Intercape Bus Tickets from Margate to Johannesburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Margate to Johannesburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R320 to R20,260,213 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Margate to Johannesburg is R460 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner MARG-DBN-PTA scheduled to depart Margate at 07:15 on Mon 18 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg at 19:50 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 12 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R442 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner MARG-DBN-PTA departing Margate at 07:15 on Mon 18 May 2026 and arriving in Johannesburg at 19:50 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 12 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R29,358, Flexi: R554, Full Flexi: R635. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R29,358, Flexi: R471, Full Flexi: R540.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Margate to Johannesburg
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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 Margate to Johannesburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-02 09:31:16
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (MARGATE - Hibiscus Mall, Wartski Drive (next to Engen Garage)) | Arrive (JOHANNESBURG - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner NMARG-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 5:45pm | Mon 18 May 2026 05:00am | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner MARG-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 07:15am | Mon 18 May 2026 7:50pm | 600 | 520 | 460 |
| Mainliner NMARG-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 5:45pm | Tue 19 May 2026 05:00am | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner NMARG-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 5:45pm | Wed 20 May 2026 05:00am | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner NMARG-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Wed 20 May 2026 5:45pm | Thu 21 May 2026 05:00am | 640 | 540 | 480 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 320 | 20,260,213 | 29,358 |
| Flexi | 360 | 970 | 554 |
| Full Flexi | 400 | 1,040 | 635 |
Intercape Routes from Margate to Johannesburg
- Mainliner NMARG-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner MARG-DBN-PTA low on available seats
- Mainliner MARG-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner NMARG-DBN2026-02-08 15:43:47"
- Intercape Bus
- Margate to Johannesburg on route Mainliner MARG-DBN-PTA low on available seats
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 11h 15m, slowest 12h 35m, average 11h 43m.
Departures vary from 7:15am to 5:45pm. Arrivals from 5:00am to 7:50pm.
Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Margate
Address: Hibiscus Mall, Wartski Drive (next to Engen Garage)
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: -30.86303
Longitude: 30.361594
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Margate on Google Maps
To: Johannesburg
Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 2/10
Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.19704997
Longitude: 28.04221218
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Margate
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Johannesburg to Margate.