How to get from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Central
3 ways, 370 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, 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 23m | R350–470 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 23m | R2,340–3,510 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 28m | R1,160–1,790 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 Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Central?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 23m door to door. The straight-line distance is 370 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Central?
- Drive is the cheapest, from R350. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Central?
- About 35 min in the air (JNB → CPT), about 6h 28m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run R1,160–1,790; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Bloemfontein Central from Johannesburg by road?
- About 394 km, roughly 5h 23m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around R350–470; tolls and parking are extra.