Bus Tickets from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Next departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Bloemfontein on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Eagle Liner
Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive
Bloemfontein Tourist CentreCheapest
Eagle Liner
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Bloemfontein Tourist CentreFastest
Intercape Sleepliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)No tags
Big Sky Express
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)No tags

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Bus Cape Town to Bloemfontein: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$44
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 55m
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance892 km
Latest bus departure7:45pm

Cape Town to Bloemfontein Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Bloemfontein

  1. What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

    Cape Town and Bloemfontein are 912 km (566 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

    Buses departing from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town will take you to Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South in Bloemfontein.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$146
09-01
US$35
Today
US$38
09-03
US$23
09-04
US$23
09-05
US$23
09-06
US$21
09-07
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$146 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-09-06.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cape Town to Bloemfontein that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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