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How to get fromFree State to Mbombelaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train

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There are 7 ways to get from Free State to Mbombela by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train

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  1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane BFN - MQP
    3h 27m
    R 1,370–4,010

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus bus
    10h 30m
    R 527–1,077

  3. Drive  738 km

    1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Mbombelacar car 738 km
    7h 19m
    R 1,714–2,476

  4. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sasolburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane JNB - MQP
    2h 21m
    R 3,319–6,313

  5. Bus via Welkom

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Biuten Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus bus
    10h 30m
    R 620–986

  6. Bus via Centurion

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Midrandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midrand to Nelspruitbus bus
    11h 55m
    R 629–1,376

  7. Car train, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Hennenmancartrain train 74013
    2. Drive from Hennenman to Mbombelacar car
    8h 5m
    R 1,415–2,121

Free State to Mbombela by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
TicketR 629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Free State, South Africa and Mbombela, South Africa?

Airlink, Safair, and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Nelspruit via Johannesburg in around 10h 30m.

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