Intercape Bus Tickets from Queenstown to Cape Town
Intercape offers bus tickets from Queenstown to Cape Town, with 1-way prices having ranged from R500 to R1,070 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Queenstown to Cape Town is R540 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA scheduled to depart Queenstown at 18:35 on Thu 30 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Cape Town at 07:15 on Fri 31 Jul 2026 (duration of 12 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R510 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA departing Queenstown at 18:35 on Thu 30 Jul 2026 and arriving in Cape Town at 07:15 on Fri 31 Jul 2026 (duration of 12 hours 40 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R700, Flexi: R761, Full Flexi: R832. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R700, Flexi: R647, Full Flexi: R707.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Queenstown to Cape Town
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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 Queenstown to Cape Town
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 16:50:24
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (QUEENSTOWN - Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)) | Arrive (CAPE TOWN - Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 30 Jul 2026 2:00pm | Fri 31 Jul 2026 07:15am | 740 | 680 | 620 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Thu 30 Jul 2026 2:40pm | Fri 31 Jul 2026 07:00am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Thu 30 Jul 2026 5:30pm | Fri 31 Jul 2026 06:15am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Thu 30 Jul 2026 6:20pm | Fri 31 Jul 2026 06:45am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Thu 30 Jul 2026 6:35pm | Fri 31 Jul 2026 07:15am | 660 | 600 | 540 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Thu 30 Jul 2026 7:20pm | Fri 31 Jul 2026 08:00am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-QT-CPT | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 30 Jul 2026 7:55pm | Fri 31 Jul 2026 07:50am | 690 | 630 | 570 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 31 Jul 2026 2:00pm | Sat 01 Aug 2026 07:15am | 740 | 680 | 620 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Fri 31 Jul 2026 2:40pm | Sat 01 Aug 2026 07:00am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Fri 31 Jul 2026 5:30pm | Sat 01 Aug 2026 06:15am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Fri 31 Jul 2026 6:20pm | Sat 01 Aug 2026 06:45am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Fri 31 Jul 2026 6:35pm | Sat 01 Aug 2026 07:15am | 660 | 600 | 540 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Fri 31 Jul 2026 7:20pm | Sat 01 Aug 2026 08:00am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-QT-CPT | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 31 Jul 2026 7:55pm | Sat 01 Aug 2026 07:50am | 690 | 630 | 570 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 01 Aug 2026 2:00pm | Sun 02 Aug 2026 07:15am | 740 | 680 | 620 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Sat 01 Aug 2026 2:40pm | Sun 02 Aug 2026 07:00am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Sat 01 Aug 2026 5:30pm | Sun 02 Aug 2026 06:15am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Sat 01 Aug 2026 6:20pm | Sun 02 Aug 2026 06:45am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Sat 01 Aug 2026 6:35pm | Sun 02 Aug 2026 07:15am | 660 | 600 | 540 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Sat 01 Aug 2026 7:20pm | Sun 02 Aug 2026 08:00am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-QT-CPT | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 01 Aug 2026 7:55pm | Sun 02 Aug 2026 07:50am | 690 | 630 | 570 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 02 Aug 2026 2:00pm | Mon 03 Aug 2026 07:15am | 740 | 680 | 620 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Sun 02 Aug 2026 2:40pm | Mon 03 Aug 2026 07:00am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Sun 02 Aug 2026 5:30pm | Mon 03 Aug 2026 06:15am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Sun 02 Aug 2026 6:20pm | Mon 03 Aug 2026 06:45am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Sun 02 Aug 2026 6:35pm | Mon 03 Aug 2026 07:15am | 660 | 600 | 540 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Sun 02 Aug 2026 7:20pm | Mon 03 Aug 2026 08:00am | 700 | 640 | 580 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-QT-CPT | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 02 Aug 2026 7:55pm | Mon 03 Aug 2026 07:50am | 690 | 630 | 570 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 500 | 950 | 700 |
| Flexi | 560 | 1,010 | 761 |
| Full Flexi | 640 | 1,070 | 832 |
Intercape Routes from Queenstown to Cape Town
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA
- Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA
- Mainliner MTH-QT-CA
- Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA
- Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA
- Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-QT-CPT
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 11h 55m, slowest 17h 15m, average 13h 48m.
Departures vary from 2:00pm to 7:55pm. Arrivals from 6:15am to 8:00am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Queenstown
Address: Intercape Office, Cathcart Rd (next to petrol station)
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: -31.8996093
Longitude: 26.87887
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Queenstown on Google Maps
To: Cape Town
Address: Unit 2 Intercape Corporate Office inside the Cape Town Station complex on Old Marine Drive on the foreshore of the Cape Town CBD. You can book an Uber to lift you to your destination. Do not leave the station building until your ride arrives, as the vicinity is dodgy. Try arrive while it is still daylight hours (weekdays are safer than weekends).
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Long distance terminal is generally secure, but surrounding CBD requires vigilance at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.92401409
Longitude: 18.43227396
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Queenstown
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Cape Town to Queenstown.