Trains to Bloemfontein
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Bloemfontein: Bloemfontein railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Bloemfontein
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein to Kimberley | South Africa | 148 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Bloemfontein to Kroonstad | South Africa | 192 km (119 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Bloemfontein to Evaton | South Africa | 330 km (205 mi) | about 4 h 44 min |
| Bloemfontein to Soweto | South Africa | 356 km (221 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Bloemfontein to Roodepoort | South Africa | 367 km (228 mi) | about 5 h 17 min |
| Bloemfontein to Johannesburg | South Africa | 371 km (231 mi) | about 5 h 20 min |
| Bloemfontein to Benoni | South Africa | 386 km (240 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Bloemfontein to Thembisa | South Africa | 400 km (249 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 409 km (254 mi) | about 5 h 52 min |
| Bloemfontein to Pretoria | South Africa | 423 km (263 mi) | about 6 h 5 min |
| Bloemfontein to Soshanguve | South Africa | 446 km (277 mi) | about 6 h 25 min |
| Bloemfontein to Durban | South Africa | 473 km (294 mi) | about 6 h 48 min |
| Bloemfontein to Cape Town | South Africa | 911 km (566 mi) | about 13 h 6 min |
| Bloemfontein to Gqeberha | South Africa | 541 km (336 mi) | about 7 h 47 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Bloemfontein have?
Bloemfontein railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.