How much is the bus ticket from Durban to Bloemfontein?

The cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Bloemfontein start from £30. The average price for this route is around £36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Durban to Bloemfontein?

The average bus journey time from Durban to Bloemfontein is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Travel RSA .

Which bus companies service the Durban to Bloemfontein route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , Travel RSA .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durban to Bloemfontein?

The earliest bus departs from Durban to Bloemfontein at 09:15. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Bloemfontein?

A bus journey from Durban to Bloemfontein produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Durban to Bloemfontein?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45776 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban to Bloemfontein?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Durban to Bloemfontein?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Bloemfontein?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Durban to Bloemfontein from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Durban to Bloemfontein on 6 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	10h 30m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	10h 30m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 15m	21:15	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:30	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	10h 30m	06:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 15m	21:15	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:40 SAST.

Get from Durban to Bloemfontein

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

11h 15mAverage duration

295 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Durban and Bloemfontein?

Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Stops in Bloemfontein

A
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
B
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,776 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Many users appreciated the friendly and accommodating drivers, as well as feeling safe and comfortable during their trips. The service from booking to boarding was praised for its professionalism. However, some reviews noted issues with non-working phone chargers and occasional delays in arrival times. Additionally, there were mentions of a lack of announcements at bus stops which caused inconvenience for passengers trying to track their location along the route.

Intercape Mainliner Express Durban Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

The driver communicated with us about everything. He was funny and kind and patient.

Ntokozo R.

15 January 2026

intercape personnel at the stations are rude..they don't have patience or love for their job.They answer with attitude and are showing no interest to help.

Karabo O.

7 November 2025

The bus broke down hardly 30 minutes of leaving the station and had to sit for the whole hour plus to continue with the journey, causing all prior plans for the trip to be adjusted.

Futhi G.

31 October 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

Based on 3438 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £30

Big Sky Durban Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

The travel was fine, the driver kept time, the only thing that was disappointing is that the bus is full of cockroaches I was worried the gonna intercept my traveling back and clothes, I'm still worried even now. In future please disinfect the big sky buses

Themba Edward K.

6 December 2025

Overall service is good

Nolubabalo N.

13 November 2025

I didn't experience any problems i was impressed and they were on time

Thando V.

1 October 2025

Travel RSA

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Durban to Bloemfontein

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Durban to Bloemfontein?
The cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Bloemfontein start from £30. The average price for this route is around £36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Durban to Bloemfontein?
The average bus journey time from Durban to Bloemfontein is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Travel RSA.
Which bus companies service the Durban to Bloemfontein route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Travel RSA.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durban to Bloemfontein?
The earliest bus departs from Durban to Bloemfontein at 09:15. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Bloemfontein?
A bus journey from Durban to Bloemfontein produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Durban to Bloemfontein?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45776 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban to Bloemfontein?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Durban to Bloemfontein?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Bloemfontein?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/03

£20

04/03

£20

Today

£21

06/03

£23

07/03

£20

08/03

£20

09/03

£20

10/03

£23

The cheapest trip from Durban to Bloemfontein was searched and found on 4 Mar 2026 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £42 for a bus ticket from Durban to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2026-03-08.

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.