How far is Uitenhage from Bloemfontein?

The distance between Uitenhage and Bloemfontein is approximately 522 km (324 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Uitenhage to Bloemfontein?

Buses departing from Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street in Uitenhage will take you to Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South in Bloemfontein.

Bus Uitenhage to Bloemfontein from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Uitenhage to Bloemfontein on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	6:40pm	Uitenhage	7h 35m	2:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	9h 10m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Uitenhage to Bloemfontein on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:40pm	Uitenhage	7h 35m	2:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:50pm	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	9h 10m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags

Next departures for Uitenhage to Bloemfontein on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Uitenhage	7h 35m	2:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	9h 10m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Uitenhage to Bloemfontein on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Uitenhage	7h 35m	2:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	9h 10m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags

Next departures for Uitenhage to Bloemfontein on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Uitenhage	7h 35m	2:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	9h 10m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	8h 5m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:35 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Uitenhage to Bloemfontein

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bloemfontein. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

523 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $77	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$45 - $117	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

3/510,233 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10233 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $34

Eagle Liner Uitenhage Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

I booked Eagle liner bus but 3 hours before I got a message telling me I will be using the intercity express bus and the bus wasn’t even comfortable.

Nolihle N.

June 4, 2021

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,118 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9118 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $37

Greyhound Uitenhage Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

No communication beforehand re stops meant I had no water for three quarters of the journey because then only we had our first stop. This could have been conveyed beforehand.

Benjamin M.

June 3, 2025

The bus was comfortable, arrived on time, but please consider Brandfort customers. I'm going to Brandfort but had to stop in bloem

Sindi B.

July 15, 2024

It was not greyhound. After i booked greyhound they picked us up with a wreck (not a greyhound bus) that only got us to Colesburg. Will never ever us this company again,highly disgusted.

Monre R.

January 21, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,980 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,922 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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Where are the popular stops in Uitenhage and Bloemfontein?

Stops in Uitenhage

A - Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Uitenhage to Bloemfontein by bus

How far is Uitenhage from Bloemfontein?
The distance between Uitenhage and Bloemfontein is approximately 522 km (324 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Uitenhage to Bloemfontein?
Buses departing from Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street in Uitenhage will take you to Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South in Bloemfontein.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$35

11-15

$52

Today

$47

11-17

$62

11-18

$61

11-19

$61

11-20

$61

11-21

$58

The cheapest trip from Uitenhage to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Uitenhage to Bloemfontein, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $131 for a bus ticket from Uitenhage to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Big Sky will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.