Intercape Bus Tickets from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom Total
Intercape offers bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom Total, with 1-way prices having ranged from R315 to R540 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom Total is R360 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown scheduled to depart Bloemfontein at 23:55 on Tue 27 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Potchefstroom Total at 05:55 on Wed 28 Oct 2026 (duration of 6 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R340 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown departing Bloemfontein at 23:55 on Tue 27 Oct 2026 and arriving in Potchefstroom Total at 05:55 on Wed 28 Oct 2026 (duration of 6 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R364, Flexi: R400, Full Flexi: R435. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R364, Flexi: R340, Full Flexi: R370.
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 Potchefstroom Total
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-22 13:28:56
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Bloemfontein) | Arrive (Potchefstroom Total) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Durban to Pretoria via Kimberley | Mainliner | 06:15am | 2:05pm | 540 | 513 | 486 |
| Bloemfontein to Pretoria via Kimberley | Mainliner | 7:30pm | 04:25am | 500 | 440 | 380 |
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown | Mainliner | 11:55pm | 05:55am | 440 | 400 | 360 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 315 | 486 | 364 |
| Flexi | 333 | 513 | 400 |
| Full Flexi | 350 | 540 | 435 |
Intercape Routes from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom Total
- Bloemfontein to Pretoria via Kimberley
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Night Durban to Pretoria via Kimberley
- Bloemfontein to Pretoria via Potchefstroom
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 5h 25m, slowest 8h 55m, average 7h 7m.
Departures vary from 12:30am to 11:55pm. Arrivals from 4:25am to 2:05pm.
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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: Potchefstroom Total
Address: Total Garage, Rocher Street (N12)
Province: North West
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: -26.7078689
Longitude: 27.1170185
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Potchefstroom Total 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 Potchefstroom Total to Bloemfontein
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Potchefstroom Total to Bloemfontein.