Many users appreciate the service and would recommend it to their friends. However, there was an incident where a driver left a passenger behind despite efforts to catch up with the bus.
The bus left on time and arrived at my destination right on time. I enjoyed the journey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vuyojazi M.
The driver pulled off and left a passenger. BRYCE BEUKES. even running after the bus the driver refuse to stop and load the passenger. It took the passenger to run way in traffic to be assisted
4.0 out of 5 stars
Valencia V.
The airccon was not working. The entire bus smelled of the uncleaned toilet. There was cockroaches running around everywhere. The seats had sweat marks on. The busdrivers was not very friendly and did not inform us about anything at all. (breaks / strike etc)
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.
Intercape Megaliner offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at PEN 206. The quickest ride takes around 9 hours 20 minutes. Intercape Megaliner offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Upington to Bloemfontein by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Upington to Bloemfontein?
The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Bloemfontein start from PEN 93. The average price for this route is around PEN 145. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Upington to Bloemfontein?
The average bus trip duration from Upington to Bloemfontein is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 304 miles (489 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 15m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Upington to Bloemfontein route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Upington to Bloemfontein?
The earliest bus departs from Upington to Bloemfontein at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Bloemfontein?
A bus trip from Upington to Bloemfontein generates an estimated 12.224675000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Upington to Bloemfontein?
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 50204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Upington to Bloemfontein?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Upington to Bloemfontein?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Upington to Bloemfontein?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
09/24
PEN 101
09/25
PEN 240
Today
PEN 115
09/27
PEN 114
09/28
PEN 114
09/29
PEN 114
09/30
PEN 127
10/01
PEN 126
The cheapest trip from Upington to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Sep 24, 2026 with a price of PEN 101
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Upington to Bloemfontein, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 101 to PEN 249 for a bus ticket from Upington to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 114 which is on 2026-09-27.
The cheapest trip from Upington to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Sep 24, 2026 with a price of PEN 101
