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How to get fromSoweto to Bloemfonteinby taxi, plane, car, car train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Soweto to Bloemfontein by taxi, plane, car, car train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Soweto to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane JNB - BFN
    1h 51m
    R 1,616–3,223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    7h 6m
    R 261–662

  3. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Soweto to Sasolburgcar car
    2. Take the car train from Sasolburg to Bloemfonteincartrain train 74013
    5h 51m
    R 346–444

  4. Drive 385.8 km

    1. Drive from Soweto to Bloemfonteincar car 385.8 km
    3h 51m
    R 873–1,260

  5. Bus via Welkom

    1. Take the bus from Park Station to Biuten Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    7h 14m
    R 431–592

  6. Bus via Lakeview

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    7h 26m
    R 377–515

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
TicketR 772Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Soweto to Bloemfontein.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Soweto, South Africa and Bloemfontein, South Africa?

Eagle Liner operates a bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein twice daily. Tickets cost R 300–400 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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