Intercape Bus Tickets from Alice to Idutywa
Intercape offers bus tickets from Alice to Idutywa, with 1-way prices having ranged from R700 to R940 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Alice to Idutywa is R700 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort scheduled to depart Alice at 07:05 on Thu 02 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Idutywa at 11:20 on Thu 02 Jul 2026 (duration of 4 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R646 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort departing Alice at 07:05 on Thu 02 Jul 2026 and arriving in Idutywa at 11:20 on Thu 02 Jul 2026 (duration of 4 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R750, Flexi: R810, Full Flexi: R890. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R750, Flexi: R689, Full Flexi: R757.
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 Alice to Idutywa
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-27 01:30:10
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Alice) | Arrive (Idutywa) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 07:05am | 11:20am | 840 | 760 | 700 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 700 | 800 | 750 |
| Flexi | 760 | 860 | 810 |
| Full Flexi | 840 | 940 | 890 |
Intercape Routes from Alice to Idutywa
- Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 4h 15m, slowest 4h 15m, average 4h 15m.
Departures vary from 7:05am to 7:05am. Arrivals from 11:20am to 11:20am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Alice
Address: Engen Mavuso Motors, Mcnab drive
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: -32.79069209
Longitude: 26.83410662
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Alice on Google Maps
Arrival: Idutywa
Address: BP Garage, Main Road
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: -32.0956552
Longitude: 28.3082418
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Idutywa 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 Idutywa to Alice
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Idutywa to Alice.