How much is the Intercape bus from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R340 to R1,750 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R513.

How long is the bus ride from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 8 hours and 34 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 Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay, with 1-way prices having ranged from R340 to R1,750 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay is R513 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL scheduled to depart Somerset West at 19:05 on Sun 17 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Plettenberg Bay at 02:40 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 7 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R461 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL departing Somerset West at 19:05 on Sun 17 May 2026 and arriving in Plettenberg Bay at 02:40 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 7 hours 35 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R551, Flexi: R587, Full Flexi: R626. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R551, Flexi: R499, Full Flexi: R532.

The journey takes on average 8 hours and 34 minutes.

7-Day Fare Heatmap: Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay

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Sat 16 May R549 Sun 17 May R513 Mon 18 May R549 Tue 19 May R513

Wed 20 May N/A

Thu 21 May N/A

Fri 22 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 Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-02 07:13:25

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (SOMERSET WEST - Shell Garage, Sir Lowrys Pass (N2))	Arrive (PLETTENBERG BAY - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers))	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Sat 16 May 2026 05:50am	Sat 16 May 2026 3:00pm	660	627	594
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Sat 16 May 2026 09:05am	Sat 16 May 2026 4:25pm	610	580	549
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Sat 16 May 2026 5:50pm	Sun 17 May 2026 03:50am	610	580	549
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Sat 16 May 2026 7:35pm	Sun 17 May 2026 03:00am	640	608	576
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Sun 17 May 2026 05:50am	Sun 17 May 2026 3:00pm	660	627	594
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Sun 17 May 2026 09:05am	Sun 17 May 2026 4:25pm	610	580	549
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Sun 17 May 2026 5:50pm	Mon 18 May 2026 03:50am	610	580	549
Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL	Budgetliner	Sun 17 May 2026 7:05pm	Mon 18 May 2026 02:40am	570	542	513
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Sun 17 May 2026 7:35pm	Mon 18 May 2026 03:00am	640	608	576
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Mon 18 May 2026 05:50am	Mon 18 May 2026 3:00pm	660	627	594
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Mon 18 May 2026 09:05am	Mon 18 May 2026 4:25pm	610	580	549
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Mon 18 May 2026 5:50pm	Tue 19 May 2026 03:50am	610	580	549
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Mon 18 May 2026 7:35pm	Tue 19 May 2026 03:00am	640	608	576
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Tue 19 May 2026 05:50am	Tue 19 May 2026 3:00pm	660	627	594
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Tue 19 May 2026 09:05am	Tue 19 May 2026 4:25pm	610	580	549
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Tue 19 May 2026 5:50pm	Wed 20 May 2026 03:50am	610	580	549
Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL	Budgetliner	Tue 19 May 2026 7:05pm	Wed 20 May 2026 02:40am	570	542	513
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Tue 19 May 2026 7:35pm	Wed 20 May 2026 03:00am	640	608	576

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	340	1,550	551
Flexi	380	1,650	587
Full Flexi	400	1,750	626

Intercape Routes from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay

Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM
Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH
Mainliner CA-PE-EL
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Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 7h 20m, slowest 11h 25m, average 8h 34m.

Departures vary from 5:50am to 7:35pm. Arrivals from 2:40am to 4:25pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

From: Somerset West

Address: Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)

Province: Western 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: -34.125674

Longitude: 18.892687

Uber Availability: Available.

Need a safe ride from the station?

Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Somerset West on Google Maps

To: Plettenberg Bay

Address: Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)

Province: Western 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: -34.0501167

Longitude: 23.3568692

Uber Availability: Available.

Need a safe ride from the station?

Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West.