Intercape Bus Tickets from Bloemfontein to Plettenberg Bay
Intercape offers bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Plettenberg Bay, with 1-way prices having ranged from R680 to R1,140 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Plettenberg Bay is R756 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort scheduled to depart Bloemfontein at 08:30 on Mon 03 Aug 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Plettenberg Bay at 22:20 on Mon 03 Aug 2026 (duration of 13 hours 50 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R678 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort departing Bloemfontein at 08:30 on Mon 03 Aug 2026 and arriving in Plettenberg Bay at 22:20 on Mon 03 Aug 2026 (duration of 13 hours 50 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R778, Flexi: R829, 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: R778, Flexi: R705, 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 Bloemfontein to Plettenberg Bay
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-29 02:10:05
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Bloemfontein) | Arrive (Plettenberg Bay) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort | Mainliner | 08:30am | 10:20pm | 840 | 798 | 756 |
| Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 10:20pm | 10:30am | 1,140 | 1,060 | 1,000 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 680 | 1,000 | 778 |
| Flexi | 740 | 1,060 | 829 |
| Full Flexi | 820 | 1,140 | 890 |
Intercape Routes from Bloemfontein to Plettenberg Bay
- Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort
- Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 12h 10m, slowest 13h 50m, average 13h 0m.
Departures vary from 8:30am to 10:20pm. Arrivals from 10:30am to 10:20pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Bloemfontein
Address: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre). Be extra vigilant if arriving at night. Do not walk from the station to your hotel at night, even if it looks close on the map. Use Uber.
Province: Free State
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: -29.1200605
Longitude: 26.2069933
Uber Availability: Available.
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Arrival: Plettenberg Bay
Address: Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)
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: -34.0501167
Longitude: 23.3568692
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Bloemfontein
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Plettenberg Bay to Bloemfontein.