Intercape Bus Tickets from Kathu to Olifantshoek
Intercape offers bus tickets from Kathu to Olifantshoek, with 1-way prices having ranged from R306 to R700 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Kathu to Olifantshoek is R360 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner PTA-UPT scheduled to depart Kathu at 03:10 on Mon 29 Jun 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Olifantshoek at 03:50 on Mon 29 Jun 2026 (duration of 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R323 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner PTA-UPT departing Kathu at 03:10 on Mon 29 Jun 2026 and arriving in Olifantshoek at 03:50 on Mon 29 Jun 2026 (duration of 40 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R371, Flexi: R391, Full Flexi: R412. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R371, Flexi: R332, Full Flexi: R350.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Kathu to Olifantshoek
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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 Kathu to Olifantshoek
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 11:46:50
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (KATHU - Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)) | Arrive (OLIFANTSHOEK - Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PTA-UPT | Mainliner | Mon 29 Jun 2026 03:10am | Mon 29 Jun 2026 03:50am | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner DBN-BLM-UPT | Mainliner | Mon 29 Jun 2026 2:35pm | Mon 29 Jun 2026 3:05pm | 450 | 428 | 405 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Mainliner | Mon 29 Jun 2026 4:40pm | Mon 29 Jun 2026 5:05pm | 700 | 665 | 630 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT | Mainliner | Tue 30 Jun 2026 03:10am | Tue 30 Jun 2026 03:50am | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner DBN-BLM-UPT | Mainliner | Tue 30 Jun 2026 2:35pm | Tue 30 Jun 2026 3:05pm | 450 | 428 | 405 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Mainliner | Tue 30 Jun 2026 4:40pm | Tue 30 Jun 2026 5:05pm | 700 | 665 | 630 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT | Mainliner | Wed 01 Jul 2026 03:10am | Wed 01 Jul 2026 03:50am | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner DBN-BLM-UPT | Mainliner | Wed 01 Jul 2026 2:35pm | Wed 01 Jul 2026 3:05pm | 450 | 428 | 405 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Mainliner | Wed 01 Jul 2026 4:40pm | Wed 01 Jul 2026 5:05pm | 700 | 665 | 630 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT | Mainliner | Thu 02 Jul 2026 03:10am | Thu 02 Jul 2026 03:50am | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner DBN-BLM-UPT | Mainliner | Thu 02 Jul 2026 2:35pm | Thu 02 Jul 2026 3:05pm | 450 | 428 | 405 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Mainliner | Thu 02 Jul 2026 4:40pm | Thu 02 Jul 2026 5:05pm | 700 | 665 | 630 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT | Mainliner | Fri 03 Jul 2026 03:10am | Fri 03 Jul 2026 03:50am | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner DBN-BLM-UPT | Mainliner | Fri 03 Jul 2026 2:35pm | Fri 03 Jul 2026 3:05pm | 450 | 428 | 405 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 306 | 630 | 371 |
| Flexi | 323 | 665 | 391 |
| Full Flexi | 340 | 700 | 412 |
Intercape Routes from Kathu to Olifantshoek
- Mainliner PTA-UPT
- Mainliner DBN-BLM-UPT
- Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 0h 25m, slowest 0h 40m, average 0h 32m.
Departures vary from 3:10am to 4:40pm. Arrivals from 3:50am to 5:05pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Kathu
Address: Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer St (Kathu Motors)
Province: Northern Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -27.6905631
Longitude: 23.0719358
Uber Availability: Available.
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To: Olifantshoek
Address: Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street
Province: Northern 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: -27.94178907
Longitude: 22.73736603
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Olifantshoek 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 Olifantshoek to Kathu
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