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

The cheapest way to get from Robben Island to Bloemfontein is to ferry and bus which costs R 850 - R 1 500 and takes 15h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Robben Island to Bloemfontein is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 11h 39m and costs R 3 200 - R 8 500.

How far is it from Robben Island to Bloemfontein?

The distance between Robben Island and Bloemfontein is 1023 km.

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

The best way to get from Robben Island to Bloemfontein without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 5m and costs R 800 - R 1 900.

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

It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Robben Island to Bloemfontein, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bloemfontein?

There are 461+ hotels available in Bloemfontein.

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

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Murray's Bay to Cape Town
2. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr
14h 5m
R 830–1,830
Ferry, bus, fly
1. Take the ferry from Murray's Bay to Cape Town
2. Take the bus from Cape Town to George Railway Stn
3. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)GRJ - BFN
11h 39m
R 3,205–8,305
Ferry, bus via Bellville
1. Take the ferry from Murray's Bay to Cape Town
2. Take the bus from Bellville to Bloemfontein
14h 24m
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Murray's Bay to Cape Town
2. Take the bus from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
15h 9m
R 850–1,430

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

11Weekly Planes

3h 13mAverage Duration

R 2,036Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,022.5 km
Duration: 14h 5m

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

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

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