Intercape Bus Tickets from Bellville to Pietermaritzburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Bellville to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R780 to R1,620,260,810 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Bellville to Pietermaritzburg is R780 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein scheduled to depart Bellville at 18:15 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 16:15 on Sun 23 Aug 2026 (duration of 22 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R714 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein departing Bellville at 18:15 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 16:15 on Sun 23 Aug 2026 (duration of 22 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R135,022,453, Flexi: R844, Full Flexi: R1,689,241. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R135,022,453, Flexi: R717, Full Flexi: R1,435,855.
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 Bellville to Pietermaritzburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-08-17 18:33:25
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Bellville) | Arrive (Pietermaritzburg) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 08:10am | 09:45am | 980 | 880 | 820 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein | Mainliner | 6:15pm | 4:15pm | 940 | 840 | 780 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 780 | 1,620,260,810 | 135,022,453 |
| Flexi | 840 | 880 | 844 |
| Full Flexi | 940 | 20,260,516 | 1,689,241 |
Intercape Routes from Bellville to Pietermaritzburg
- Pietermaritzburg
- Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein
- Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 1h 35m, slowest 22h 30m, average 12h 46m.
Departures vary from 8:10am to 6:15pm. Arrivals from 9:45am to 4:15pm.
Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Bellville
Address: Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road, near Crazy Plastics)
Province: Western 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: -33.8928978
Longitude: 18.6317857
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Bellville on Google Maps
Arrival: 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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Bellville
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Bellville.