What is the distance between Bethlehem and Bloemfontein?

Bethlehem and Bloemfontein are 141 miles (228 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein?

If you're headed to Bloemfontein from Bethlehem, chances are that your bus will depart from Bethlehem and arrive at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bethlehem to Bloemfontein from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	9:30pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	9:30pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	9:30pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	7:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	9:30pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	5:00am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	9:15pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	5:00am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	7:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	9:30pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	5:00am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	7:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	5:00am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:12 PM SAST.

Get from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

142 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,806 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Many users appreciated the friendly drivers and found the bus comfortable. The ride was generally considered warm and enjoyable, with some mentioning good value for money. However, there were consistent concerns about limited legroom and issues with air conditioning not being turned on during hot weather conditions.

Intercape Mainliner Express Bethlehem Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

I felt so disrepcted and annoyed.The bus was scheduled to leave Bethlehem at 5:45 pm but arrived plus an hour later without any communication. I had to call head office of Intercape to enquire. I was really inconvinienced.

Nomthandazo S.

October 26, 2024

The bus is comfortable, drivers are friendly But time 😭😭 east london arrival was supposed to be 07:15 now its 10:34 still @ Kingstown

Jabulile M.

August 30, 2024

Enjoyed:Good drywer, nice bus, value for money. Didn't enjoy: legroom, very hot- aircon not on.

Mathilda V.

September 9, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/52,984 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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

Where are the popular stops in Bethlehem and Bloemfontein?

Stops in Bethlehem

A - Bethlehem

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bethlehem, ZA to Bloemfontein by bus

What is the distance between Bethlehem and Bloemfontein?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bethlehem to 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

$20

11/15

$19

Today

$18

11/17

$18

11/18

$18

11/19

$23

11/20

$20

11/21

$18

The cheapest trip from Bethlehem, ZA to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $40 for a bus ticket from Bethlehem, ZA to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 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.