Intercape Bus Tickets from East London to Durban
Intercape offers bus tickets from East London to Durban, with 1-way prices having ranged from R430 to R1,320,261,230 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from East London to Durban is R490 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Port Elizabeth to Durban scheduled to depart East London at 22:10 on Tue 19 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Durban at 08:45 on Tue 19 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R468 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Port Elizabeth to Durban departing East London at 22:10 on Tue 19 May 2026 and arriving in Durban at 08:45 on Tue 19 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R6,169,944, Flexi: R564, Full Flexi: R95,311. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R6,169,944, Flexi: R479, Full Flexi: R81,014.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: East London to Durban
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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 East London to Durban
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-19 15:13:07
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (East London) | Arrive (Durban) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 12:35am | 10:55am | 840 | 770 | 700 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 10:30am | 9:45pm | 680 | 610 | 540 |
| Port Elizabeth to Durban | Mainliner | 10:10pm | 08:45am | 610 | 550 | 490 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 430 | 1,320,261,230 | 6,169,944 |
| Flexi | 490 | 770 | 564 |
| Full Flexi | 550 | 20,260,213 | 95,311 |
Intercape Routes from East London to Durban
- Durban
- Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner CA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner PE-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
- Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth
- Port Elizabeth to Durban
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 9h 55m, slowest 11h 15m, average 10h 34m.
Departures vary from 12:30am to 10:10pm. Arrivals from 8:45am to 9:45pm.
Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: 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
To: Durban
Address: Intercape office at Durban Station - 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avene (Old NMR Avenue)
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: -29.8467618
Longitude: 31.0242788
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Durban 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 Durban to East London
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Durban to East London.