How much is the bus ticket from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Bloemfontein start at R 352. The average price for this route is around R 409. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?

The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Bloemfontein is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 146 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Bloemfontein route?

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

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

The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Bloemfontein at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.

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

A bus trip from Kimberley to Bloemfontein produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3438 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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 Kimberley to Bloemfontein from R 264 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures from Kimberley to Bloemfontein on 12 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	2h 55m	08:35	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	1h 45m	02:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	2h 15m	02:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	05:40	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	2h 55m	08:35	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	2h 15m	02:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

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Get from Kimberley to Bloemfontein

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 352, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

2h 20mAverage duration

146 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Kimberley and Bloemfontein?

Stops in Kimberley

A
Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)
Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre),, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa
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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
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Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53 438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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 about the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 352

Big Sky Kimberley Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

The bus was delayed by 4 hrs and they didn’t bother to issue out a replacement bus or even to change us and put us in other buses

Cleopatra N.

5 January 2026

I enjoyed my journey, the bus was peaceful, the drivers were also good with us and we arrived very early before the estimated arrival time. My only challenge was the bus nearly left us, we were given 05:55 AM, by 05:40 when I arrived they said I am very late and I almost found it gone

Tshegofatso M.

3 January 2025

Intercape

3.5/545 773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have reported positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting a smooth and comfortable ride. The staff is described as helpful and courteous, contributing to an enjoyable journey overall. However, some users noted that buses can be crowded at times and there was an instance of a delay without prior notification about the issue.

Intercape Mainliner Kimberley Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

I’m never using intercape again ..the bus smelled like pee and the staff was rude to us nothing is pleasing about intercape

Lerato M.

13 December 2025

Bus was 2 hours late. SMS was send saying it will be 20min late but it was 2 hours

Gerrit P.

18 May 2025

The bus was late by 1h30min and no massage was sent to me, just to let me know that there's a problem with a bus. But all in all I had a goo trip and the Bus arrived in Bloemfontein within thr estimated time.

Sabelo S.

29 March 2024

Travel RSA

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9432 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at R 651

Greyhound Kimberley Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

Was not a long trip and we stopped for almost an hour with no info.

Frank R.

27 November 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kimberley, ZA to Bloemfontein by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Bloemfontein start at R 352. The average price for this route is around R 409. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?
The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Bloemfontein is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 146 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Bloemfontein route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky, Intercape, Travel RSA, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?
The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Bloemfontein at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?
A bus trip from Kimberley to Bloemfontein produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3438 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kimberley to Bloemfontein?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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

09/02

R 341

10/02

R 343

Today

R 344

12/02

R 264

13/02

R 343

14/02

R 303

15/02

R 301

16/02

R 303

The cheapest trip from Kimberley, ZA to Bloemfontein was searched and found on 12 Feb 2026 with a price of R 264

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

You can expect to pay from R 264 to R 526 for a bus ticket from Kimberley, ZA to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 264, which is on 2026-02-12.

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.