What is the cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana?

The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana is to bus which costs $26 - $80 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana?

The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $210 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Bloemfontein and Botswana?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloemfontein to Botswana. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Gaborone via Biuten St and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Bloemfontein to Botswana?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Botswana is 529 km. The road distance is 574.2 km.

How do I travel from Bloemfontein to Botswana without a car?

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana without a car is to bus via Welkom which takes 10h 43m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloemfontein to Botswana bus from?

Bloemfontein to Botswana bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Bloemfontein station.

Bus or fly from Bloemfontein to Botswana?

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $210 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Welkom, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Bloemfontein to Botswana bus arrive?

Bloemfontein to Botswana bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Welkom station.

Can I drive from Bloemfontein to Botswana?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Botswana is 574 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Bloemfontein to Botswana.

Where can I stay near Botswana?

There are 361+ hotels available in Botswana.

Bloemfontein to Botswana - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Botswana by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bram Fischer International Airport to Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Gaborone (GBE)BFN - GBE
3h 8m
$214–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone
10h 45m
$27–76
Bus via Welkom
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Welkom
2. Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Station
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone
10h 43m
$49–98
Drive 574.2 km
1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Gaborone574.2 km
8h 57m
$81–116
Fly Bram Fischer International Airport to Maun Airport
1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Maun Airport (MUB)BFN - MUB
3h 46m
$316–758
Taxi to Kimberley, fly to Gaborone
1. Take the taxi from Bloemfontein to Kimberley (KIM)
2. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Gaborone (GBE)KIM - GBE
5h 6m
$273–506
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
2. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Gaborone
12h 17m
$375–441
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Bloemfontein to Virginia74013
2. Drive from Virginia to Gaborone
9h 18m
$72–110

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

19Weekly Planes

3h 37mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Airlink, Air Botswana, and two other airlines fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Gaborone (GBE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Gaborone via Welkom, Biuten St, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 10h 43m.

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