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

The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 21h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $240 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Bloemfontein and Bulawayo?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Bulawayo via Biuten St and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.

How far is it from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Bulawayo is 1069 km. The road distance is 1249.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo without a car is to bus via Welkom which takes 21h 52m and costs $75 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloemfontein to Bulawayo bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo?

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Welkom, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 21h 52m.

Where does the Bloemfontein to Bulawayo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Bulawayo is 1250 km. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo.

Where can I stay near Bulawayo?

There are 92+ hotels available in Bulawayo.

Bloemfontein to Bulawayo - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, 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 from Bram Fischer International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane BFN - BUQ
3h 50m
$245–593
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bulawayobus
21h 54m
$51–94
Bus via Welkom
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Welkombus
2. Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bulawayobus
21h 52m
$77–109
Drive 1,249.5 km
1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Bulawayocar 1,249.5 km
14h 27m
$229–330
Taxi to Kimberley, fly
1. Take the taxi from Bloemfontein to Kimberley (KIM)taxi
2. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane KIM - BUQ
5h 7m
$359–943
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bulawayobus
22h 33m
$58–85
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Bloemfontein to Hennenmancartrain 74013
2. Drive from Hennenman to Bulawayocar
15h 12m
$197–298

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

19Weekly Planes

3h 53mAverage Duration

$213Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo.

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Distance: 1,069.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe?

Airlink, Safair, and two other airlines fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Bulawayo (BUQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Bulawayo via Welkom, Biuten St, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 21h 52m.

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