How far is Grahamstown from Bloemfontein by coach?

The journey from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown by coach covers an approximate distance of 290 miles (467 km).

What is the best way to go from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown without flying?

To travel from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Bloemfontein to Grahamstown from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:55	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 10m	09:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 10m	06:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	19:50	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	04:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	8h 40m	06:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	8h 40m	06:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 20m	06:10	Grahamstown (Kimberley Hall)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	04:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	19:50	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	04:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 10m	06:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	8h 40m	17:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	19:50	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	04:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	8h 40m	06:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	8h 40m	06:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 20m	06:10	Grahamstown (Kimberley Hall)	No tags
Bus	08:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	8h 40m	17:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	19:50	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	04:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	8h 40m	06:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 10m	06:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	8h 40m	17:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	19:50	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	04:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	8h 40m	06:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 20m	06:10	Grahamstown (Kimberley Hall)	No tags
Bus	08:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	8h 40m	17:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	19:50	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	04:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

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Get from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

8h 40mAverage duration

290 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,692 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Intercape

3.5/543,713 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting punctuality and cleanliness as positive aspects. Many found their trips enjoyable without any issues, making it a preferred choice for travel. However, there was a mention of indirect routes being time-consuming by some users.

Intercape Mainliner Bloemfontein Grahamstown recent customer reviews

I honestly did not enjoy anything about this trip, the bus was more than 3 hours late.😫

Onthatile T.

7 February 2025

I am very dissatisfied. Intercape is turning into eagle liner daily. Imagine from 12am till 9 riding in a stinking bus. The hole bus was smelling urine and Aircon on blowing urine air. Had to go see a doc cz I am asmatic and had such a bad experience. I am so disappointed in Intercape. Imagine paying so much for such service. I mean even villamore hygine is 100% as compare to that of bus 076

Tiny S.

26 September 2022

On time and the place was clean

Paulnita M.

27 October 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,213 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,885 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with Intercity's service. They mention that the buses are consistently late and there is a lack of communication regarding delays. Additionally, some customers criticize the unprofessional behavior of the drivers and suggest that they should be more respectful towards passengers. However, it's worth noting that there were also requests for improved amenities such as WiFi during trips."

Intercity Xpress Bloemfontein Grahamstown recent customer reviews

If they can have Wifi in the future. Atleast 100mb per passenger during the trip.

Ntsiuoa K.

9 February 2023

Intercity is always late as a result I got late at work and signed a warning. Very unprofessional and they don't even inform us

Tshipa T.

12 December 2022

Driver needs to be professional like Intercape buses who have customer care & respect clients

Mlungisi Harold M.

23 May 2022

Big Sky

3.5/52,958 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,108 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Grahamstown?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown

How far is Grahamstown from Bloemfontein by coach?
The journey from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown by coach covers an approximate distance of 290 miles (467 km).
What is the best way to go from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown without flying?
To travel from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£18

11/11

£18

Today

£15

13/11

£17

14/11

£16

15/11

£17

16/11

£21

17/11

£17

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £42 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Intercape 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.