Intercape Bus Tickets from Butterworth to Tsolo
Intercape offers bus tickets from Butterworth to Tsolo, with 1-way prices having ranged from R324 to R420 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Butterworth to Tsolo is R324 in Saver class on a Big Sky Intercity coach; taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA scheduled to depart Butterworth at 15:50 on Fri 22 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Tsolo at 18:50 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 3 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R291 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA departing Butterworth at 15:50 on Fri 22 May 2026 and arriving in Tsolo at 18:50 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 3 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R356, Flexi: R376, Full Flexi: R396. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R356, Flexi: R320, Full Flexi: R337.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Butterworth to Tsolo
Select a date block below to view the full schedule for that day. Green indicates the lowest fare.
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 Butterworth to Tsolo
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 02:28:14
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (BUTTERWORTH - Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road) | Arrive (TSOLO - M. Mphele Avenue, next to Magistrate Court) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PE-DBN | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 11:55pm | Fri 22 May 2026 02:30am | 420 | 399 | 378 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 22 May 2026 3:50pm | Fri 22 May 2026 6:50pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Mainliner PE-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 11:55pm | Sat 23 May 2026 02:30am | 420 | 399 | 378 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 23 May 2026 01:50am | Sat 23 May 2026 04:25am | 420 | 399 | 378 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 23 May 2026 3:50pm | Sat 23 May 2026 6:50pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Mainliner PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 11:55pm | Sun 24 May 2026 02:30am | 420 | 399 | 378 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 24 May 2026 3:50pm | Sun 24 May 2026 6:50pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Mainliner EL-MTH-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 4:50pm | Sun 24 May 2026 7:50pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Mainliner PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 11:55pm | Mon 25 May 2026 02:30am | 420 | 399 | 378 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 25 May 2026 01:50am | Mon 25 May 2026 04:25am | 420 | 399 | 378 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 324 | 378 | 356 |
| Flexi | 342 | 399 | 376 |
| Full Flexi | 360 | 420 | 396 |
Intercape Routes from Butterworth to Tsolo
- Mainliner PE-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky EL-MTH-PTA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner EL-MTH-PTA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 2h 35m, slowest 3h 0m, average 2h 45m.
Departures vary from 1:50am to 11:55pm. Arrivals from 2:30am to 7:50pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Butterworth
Address: Bus Stop at 12 High Street, Opposite BUCO Hardware. The location is physically convenient but requires high situational awareness; avoid being there alone at night.
Province: Eastern Cape
Safety Rating: 2/10
Requires high situational awareness. Avoid waiting alone at night. Keep valuables hidden.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -32.3314572
Longitude: 28.1449951
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Butterworth on Google Maps
To: Tsolo
Address: M. Mphele Avenue, next to Magistrate Court
Province: Eastern Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -31.310981
Longitude: 28.757681
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Tsolo 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 Tsolo to Butterworth
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Tsolo to Butterworth.