Intercape Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth
Intercape offers bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth, with 1-way prices having ranged from R440 to R3,300 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth is R600 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner DBN-PE scheduled to depart Pietermaritzburg at 18:10 on Tue 16 Jun 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Port Elizabeth at 08:15 on Wed 17 Jun 2026 (duration of 14 hours 5 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R578 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner DBN-PE departing Pietermaritzburg at 18:10 on Tue 16 Jun 2026 and arriving in Port Elizabeth at 08:15 on Wed 17 Jun 2026 (duration of 14 hours 5 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R731, Flexi: R791, Full Flexi: R861. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R731, Flexi: R672, Full Flexi: R732.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth
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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 Port Elizabeth
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 11:25:10
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (PIETERMARITZBURG - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)) | Arrive (PORT ELIZABETH - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 16 Jun 2026 5:10pm | Wed 17 Jun 2026 07:05am | 800 | 760 | 720 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Tue 16 Jun 2026 6:10pm | Wed 17 Jun 2026 08:15am | 760 | 680 | 600 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Wed 17 Jun 2026 5:10pm | Thu 18 Jun 2026 07:05am | 800 | 760 | 720 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Wed 17 Jun 2026 6:10pm | Thu 18 Jun 2026 08:15am | 760 | 680 | 600 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 18 Jun 2026 5:10pm | Fri 19 Jun 2026 07:05am | 800 | 760 | 720 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Thu 18 Jun 2026 6:10pm | Fri 19 Jun 2026 08:15am | 760 | 680 | 600 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 19 Jun 2026 5:10pm | Sat 20 Jun 2026 07:05am | 800 | 760 | 720 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Fri 19 Jun 2026 6:10pm | Sat 20 Jun 2026 08:15am | 760 | 680 | 600 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 440 | 2,100 | 731 |
| Flexi | 500 | 2,700 | 791 |
| Full Flexi | 580 | 3,300 | 861 |
Intercape Routes from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA
- Mainliner DBN-PE
- Intercape Bus
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 13h 55m, slowest 14h 5m, average 13h 57m.
Departures vary from 5:10pm to 6:10pm. Arrivals from 7:05am to 8:15am.
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Bus Route Map
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.
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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Pietermaritzburg on Google Maps
To: Port Elizabeth
Address: Intercape Office on the corner of North Union and Fleming St (PE Central) in the Fleminggebou near the Old Reserve Bank
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: -33.962393
Longitude: 25.624243
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg
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