How far is Bloemfontein from Bethlehem by coach?

The journey from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein by coach covers an approximate distance of 141 miles (228 km).

What is the best way to go from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein without a car?

The best way to go from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Bethlehem to Bloemfontein from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:25	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	21:15	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	21:15	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	16:25	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	21:15	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	16:25	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	21:15	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	3h 15m	21:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	02:40	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	5h 5m	07:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 15m	05:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:44 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 50mAverage duration

142 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,853 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.

26 October 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.

30 August 2024

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

Mathilda V.

9 September 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 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 travelling by bus from Bethlehem, ZA to Bloemfontein

How far is Bloemfontein from Bethlehem by coach?
The journey from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein by coach covers an approximate distance of 141 miles (228 km).
What is the best way to go from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein without a car?
The best way to go from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£15

17/11

£15

Today

£14

19/11

£16

20/11

£15

21/11

£15

22/11

£15

23/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Bethlehem, ZA to Bloemfontein was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £26 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 £15, 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.