How much is the Intercape bus from Mthatha to Pretoria?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R2 to R20,260,212 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R540.

How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Pretoria?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 15 hours and 40 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Mthatha to Pretoria

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Mthatha to Pretoria, with 1-way prices having ranged from R2 to R20,260,212 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Mthatha to Pretoria is R540 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Budgetliner MTH-QT-PTA scheduled to depart Mthatha at 14:30 on Wed 13 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pretoria at 09:45 on Thu 14 May 2026 (duration of 19 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R510 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Budgetliner MTH-QT-PTA departing Mthatha at 14:30 on Wed 13 May 2026 and arriving in Pretoria at 09:45 on Thu 14 May 2026 (duration of 19 hours 15 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R9,550, Flexi: R655, Full Flexi: R736. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R9,550, Flexi: R557, Full Flexi: R626.

The journey takes on average 15 hours and 40 minutes.

7-Day Fare Heatmap: Mthatha to Pretoria

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Tue 12 May R580 Wed 13 May R540 Thu 14 May R540 Fri 15 May R540

Sat 16 May N/A

Sun 17 May N/A

Mon 18 May N/A

Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi

Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.

Feature	Saver	Flexi	Full Flexi
Price Level	Cheapest	Standard	Premium
Luggage Allowance	15 kg (2 pieces max)	20 kg (2 pieces max)	25 kg (2 pieces max)
Seat Reservations	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student)	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure)	25% Fee	15% Fee	10% Fee
Cancellation Policy	75% refund (Must cancel 48h before)	85% refund (Must cancel 24h before)	90% refund (Must cancel 12h before)

Intercape Prices & Schedule from Mthatha to Pretoria

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-02 03:24:53

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (MTHATHA - Intercape Office, Shell Ultra City (N2))	Arrive (PRETORIA - Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station))	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Mainliner MTH-PMB-PTA	Mainliner	Tue 12 May 2026 5:30pm	Wed 13 May 2026 08:00am	740	640	580
Express Mainliner MTH-QT-PTA	Mainliner	Wed 13 May 2026 1:10pm	Thu 14 May 2026 06:30am	740	640	580
Budgetliner MTH-QT-PTA	Budgetliner	Wed 13 May 2026 2:30pm	Thu 14 May 2026 09:45am	680	600	540
Budgetliner MTH-KOK-PTA	Budgetliner	Wed 13 May 2026 4:00pm	Thu 14 May 2026 07:10am	680	600	540
Mainliner MTH-PMB-PTA	Mainliner	Wed 13 May 2026 5:30pm	Thu 14 May 2026 08:00am	740	640	580
Express Mainliner MTH-QT-PTA	Mainliner	Thu 14 May 2026 1:10pm	Fri 15 May 2026 06:30am	740	640	580
Budgetliner MTH-QT-PTA	Budgetliner	Thu 14 May 2026 2:30pm	Fri 15 May 2026 09:45am	680	600	540
Budgetliner MTH-KOK-PTA	Budgetliner	Thu 14 May 2026 4:00pm	Fri 15 May 2026 07:10am	680	600	540
Mainliner MTH-PMB-PTA	Mainliner	Thu 14 May 2026 5:30pm	Fri 15 May 2026 08:00am	740	640	580
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA	Big Sky Intercity	Thu 14 May 2026 6:00pm	Fri 15 May 2026 07:10am	740	640	580
Express Mainliner MTH-QT-PTA	Mainliner	Fri 15 May 2026 1:10pm	Sat 16 May 2026 06:30am	740	640	580
Budgetliner MTH-QT-PTA	Budgetliner	Fri 15 May 2026 2:30pm	Sat 16 May 2026 09:45am	680	600	540
Budgetliner MTH-KOK-PTA	Budgetliner	Fri 15 May 2026 4:00pm	Sat 16 May 2026 07:10am	680	600	540
Mainliner MTH-PMB-PTA	Mainliner	Fri 15 May 2026 5:30pm	Sat 16 May 2026 08:00am	740	640	580
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA	Big Sky Intercity	Fri 15 May 2026 6:00pm	Sat 16 May 2026 07:10am	740	640	580
Mainliner EL-MTH-PTA	Mainliner	Fri 15 May 2026 7:00pm	Sat 16 May 2026 09:25am	740	640	580

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	380	20,260,212	9,550
Flexi	440	1,280	655
Full Flexi	2	1,350	736

Intercape Routes from Mthatha to Pretoria

Express Mainliner MTH-QT-PTA
Budgetliner MTH-QT-PTA
Budgetliner MTH-KOK-PTA
Express Budgetliner MTH-ENG-PTA
Mainliner MTH-PMB-PTA
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA
Mainliner EL-MTH-PTA
Budgetliner Express MTH-QT-PTA
Mainliner MTH-PMB-PTA low on available seats
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Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 13h 10m, slowest 19h 15m, average 15h 40m.

Departures vary from 1:10pm to 7:00pm. Arrivals from 6:30am to 9:45am.

Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

From: Mthatha

Address: Intercape Office, KFC Shell Ultra City (N2 national road) near Travel Inn Mthatha. Intercape have offices in the Ultra City Garage, please make sure you check your ticket in the office when you are going to board.

Province: Eastern Cape

Safety Rating: 4/10

Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -31.613636

Longitude: 28.733675

Uber Availability: Available.

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Location: View Mthatha on Google Maps

To: Pretoria

Address: Intercape Office at Pretoria Station's Luxury Coach Terminal - on the corner of Scheiding and Paul Kruger Street

Province: Gauteng

Safety Rating: 2/10

Busy hub. High situational awareness needed, especially around the perimeter. Stay inside the terminal building.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -25.7571741

Longitude: 28.1868882

Uber Availability: Available.

Need a safe ride from the station?

Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Pretoria on Google Maps

General Safety considerations

Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.

Why so slow?

You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Mthatha

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pretoria to Mthatha.