Bus from Bloemfontein to East London: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bloemfontein to East London on 5 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Hope Diamond TransportBus
KFC Park Road
East London StationCheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
Railway StationFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
East London Windmill ParkNo tags
Intercity XpressBus
Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloemfontein to East London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 250, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
8h 20mAverage duration
463 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 250 - R 1 357Average duration8h 20m
12kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average priceR 670 - R 1 200Average duration7h 20m
14kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloemfontein to East London by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Bloemfontein to East London?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to East London start at R 250. The average price for this route is around R 520. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Bloemfontein to East London?

    The average bus journey time from Bloemfontein to East London is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 463 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Atlantic.

  3. Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to East London route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Hope Diamond Transport, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Flexi City Connect, Greyhound South Africa, LL Vaya Africa, Atlantic, APM WC, Milta Coaches, Citilink, ilulaBus, Webber Coaches.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloemfontein to East London?

    The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to East London at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloemfontein to East London?

    A bus trip from Bloemfontein to East London produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Bloemfontein to East London?

    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 45204 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein to East London?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citilink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bloemfontein to East London?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloemfontein to East London?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
02/01
R 211
03/01
R 316
Today
R 316
05/01
R 316
06/01
R 337
07/01
R 316
08/01
R 368
09/01
R 368
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to East London was searched and found on 02 Jan 2026 with a price of R 211

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

You can expect to pay from R 211 to R 641 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 316, which is on 2026-01-05.

Usually Intercape, Eagle Liner 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.

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