What is the travel distance from Colesberg to Bloemfontein?

The distance between the two cities is 129 miles (209 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Colesberg to Bloemfontein start their journey at Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1) and wind up at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Colesberg to Bloemfontein from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Colesberg to Bloemfontein on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	2h 40m	11:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Shell	2h	12:55am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	9:10pm	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	2h 40m	11:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	COLESBERG	2h 10m	12:50am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	2h 40m	11:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Colesberg to Bloemfontein on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	2h 40m	2:35am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Shell	2h	2:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	2h 45m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	2h 20m	2:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:00am	COLESBERG	2h 55m	6:55am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:37 PM SAST.

Get from Colesberg to Bloemfontein

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

127 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,767 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape has received positive feedback regarding their welcoming and friendly staff. However, there have been reports of buses not arriving on time, causing inconvenience for passengers who had to find alternative transportation.

Intercape Sleepliner Colesberg Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

They never informed me about the 4 hours delay of the bus and have to call and find out my self

Joel J.

May 5, 2025

The bus was delayed 1 hour and when we got there at the engen stop, the bus already left. So I am very dissatisfied by the way they operated during my first bus trip.

Celine L.

September 20, 2024

My bus did not arrive, I had to take another bus, I was at the station from 04:00 nobody contact me, if it was not for the Intercape sleepliner drivers I would have not made it to Bloem.

Nomzamo B.

April 10, 2022

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Eagle Liner

3/510,225 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

APM WC

2/52,701 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/52,974 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Atlantic

Intercity Xpress

3/510,913 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

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Where are the popular stops in Colesberg and Bloemfontein?

Stops in Colesberg

A - Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Colesberg to Bloemfontein by bus

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

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$21

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$23

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The cheapest trip from Colesberg to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $21

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You can expect to pay from $21 to $77 for a bus ticket from Colesberg to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-16.