There are 5 ways to get from Kimberley to Free State by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)KIM - JNB
- Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Sasolburg
2h 7mR 1,863–3,975Drive 162.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kimberley to Bloemfontein162.6 km
1h 39mR 390–563Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kimberley to Klerksdorp
- Take the bus from Klerksdorp to Bloemfontein
9h 5mR 970–1,256Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kimberley to Bloemfontein162.6 km
1h 39mR 1,500–1,800Bus via Potchefstroom
- Take the bus from Long St to Parys Ave
- Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein
11h 16mR 687–1,060
Kimberley to Free State by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kimberley to Free State is to drive which costs R 380 - R 600 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kimberley to Free State is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs R 380 - R 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kimberley to Free State. However, there are services departing from Kimberley and arriving at Bloemfontein via Klerksdorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Kimberley and Free State is 555 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Kimberley to Free State without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs R 950 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Kimberley to Free State, including transfers.
Kimberley to Free State bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Kimberley station.
Kimberley to Free State bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Klerksdorp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kimberley to Free State is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kimberley to Free State.
There are one+ hotels available in Free State.
What companies run services between Kimberley, South Africa and Free State, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Kimberley to Bloemfontein via Klerksdorp in around 9h 5m.
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- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Kimberley to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–5,500
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Kimberley to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–3,200
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Kimberley to Klerksdorp
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Klerksdorp to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 87 150 1895
- customercare@eagleliner.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Long St to Parys Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 190–410
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 190–410
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- R 500–1,800
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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