What is the cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island?

The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island is to bus and ferry which costs R 850 - R 1 500 and takes 14h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island?

The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 11h 39m and costs R 3 300 - R 8 500.

How far is it from Bloemfontein to Robben Island?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Robben Island is 1019 km.

How do I travel from Bloemfontein to Robben Island without a car?

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Bellville which takes 14h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island?

It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Robben Island?

There are 6152+ hotels available in Robben Island.

Bloemfontein to Robben Island - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Robben Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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

Bus, ferry via Bellville
best
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Bellville
2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay
14h 25m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Cape Town Stn
2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay
14h 50m
R 836–1,787
Fly, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to George Airport (GRJ)BFN - GRJ
2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Town
3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay
11h 39m
R 3,310–8,295
Bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Cape Town
2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay
14h 57m
R 857–1,427

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

5Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

R 4,521Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,019.1 km
Duration: 14h 25m

What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Bloemfontein to Robben Island. However, you can take the bus to Bellville, take the bus to Cape Town, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, take the bus to Cape Town, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay.

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