Intercape Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to East London
Intercape offers bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to East London, with 1-way prices having ranged from R306 to R3,300 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to East London is R450 in Saver class on a Big Sky Intercity coach; taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL scheduled to depart Pietermaritzburg at 23:25 on Thu 14 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in East London at 09:15 on Fri 15 May 2026 (duration of 9 hours 50 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R404 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL departing Pietermaritzburg at 23:25 on Thu 14 May 2026 and arriving in East London at 09:15 on Fri 15 May 2026 (duration of 9 hours 50 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R631, Flexi: R681, Full Flexi: R742. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R631, Flexi: R579, Full Flexi: R631.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Pietermaritzburg to East London
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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 Pietermaritzburg to East London
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 13:04:54
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (PIETERMARITZBURG - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)) | Arrive (EAST LONDON - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Tue 12 May 2026 08:25am | Tue 12 May 2026 7:20pm | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 12 May 2026 5:10pm | Wed 13 May 2026 02:25am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Tue 12 May 2026 6:10pm | Wed 13 May 2026 03:25am | 660 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Wed 13 May 2026 08:25am | Wed 13 May 2026 7:20pm | 750 | 670 | 610 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Wed 13 May 2026 5:10pm | Thu 14 May 2026 02:25am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Wed 13 May 2026 6:10pm | Thu 14 May 2026 03:25am | 660 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Thu 14 May 2026 08:25am | Thu 14 May 2026 7:20pm | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 14 May 2026 5:10pm | Fri 15 May 2026 02:25am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Thu 14 May 2026 6:10pm | Fri 15 May 2026 03:25am | 660 | 580 | 520 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 14 May 2026 11:25pm | Fri 15 May 2026 09:15am | 500 | 475 | 450 |
| Mainliner PTA-MTH-EL | Mainliner | Fri 15 May 2026 12:45am | Fri 15 May 2026 10:50am | 560 | 532 | 504 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Fri 15 May 2026 08:25am | Fri 15 May 2026 7:20pm | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 15 May 2026 5:10pm | Sat 16 May 2026 02:25am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Fri 15 May 2026 6:10pm | Sat 16 May 2026 03:25am | 660 | 580 | 520 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 15 May 2026 11:25pm | Sat 16 May 2026 09:15am | 500 | 475 | 450 |
| Mainliner PTA-MTH-EL | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 12:45am | Sat 16 May 2026 10:50am | 560 | 532 | 504 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 306 | 2,100 | 631 |
| Flexi | 323 | 2,700 | 681 |
| Full Flexi | 340 | 3,300 | 742 |
Intercape Routes from Pietermaritzburg to East London
- Mainliner DBN-PE-CA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA
- Mainliner DBN-PE
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL
- Mainliner PTA-MTH-EL
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 9h 15m, slowest 10h 55m, average 9h 52m.
Departures vary from 12:45am to 11:25pm. Arrivals from 2:25am to 7:20pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Pietermaritzburg
Address: Intercape Office in Burger St (opposite the McDonalds and next to the Big Sky Intercity offices)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
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: -29.6045515
Longitude: 30.3817751
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Pietermaritzburg on Google Maps
To: East London
Address: Intercape Office, Windmill Park, Moore Street Beach Front
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: -33.01174328
Longitude: 27.91942768
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View East London 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 East London to Pietermaritzburg
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