How to get from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
3 ways, 371 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 5h 25m | R355–470 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 25m | R2,360–3,540 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 35m | R1,170–1,810 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 25m door to door. The straight-line distance is 371 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg?
- Drive is the cheapest, from R355. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg?
- About 35 min in the air (BFN → CPT), about 6h 35m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run R1,170–1,810; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Johannesburg from Bloemfontein by road?
- About 397 km, roughly 5h 25m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around R355–470; tolls and parking are extra.