Intercape Bus Tickets from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
Intercape offers bus tickets from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, with 1-way prices having ranged from R440 to R1,850 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Cape Town to Bloemfontein is R680 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN scheduled to depart Cape Town at 11:00 on Sun 17 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Bloemfontein at 02:30 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 15 hours 30 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R629 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN departing Cape Town at 11:00 on Sun 17 May 2026 and arriving in Bloemfontein at 02:30 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 15 hours 30 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R722, Flexi: R788, Full Flexi: R877. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R722, Flexi: R670, Full Flexi: R745.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Cape Town to Bloemfontein
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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 Cape Town to Bloemfontein
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-12 00:00:34
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (CAPE TOWN - Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)) | Arrive (BLOEMFONTEIN - Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Sun 17 May 2026 10:15am | Sun 17 May 2026 11:50pm | 900 | 820 | 740 |
| Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 11:00am | Mon 18 May 2026 02:30am | 840 | 740 | 680 |
| Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Sun 17 May 2026 1:00pm | Mon 18 May 2026 02:35am | 900 | 820 | 740 |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 5:30pm | Mon 18 May 2026 07:00am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Sun 17 May 2026 6:00pm | Mon 18 May 2026 07:20am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 17 May 2026 6:30pm | Mon 18 May 2026 6:15pm | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Mon 18 May 2026 10:15am | Mon 18 May 2026 11:50pm | 900 | 820 | 740 |
| Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Mon 18 May 2026 1:00pm | Tue 19 May 2026 02:35am | 900 | 820 | 740 |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 5:30pm | Tue 19 May 2026 07:00am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Mon 18 May 2026 6:00pm | Tue 19 May 2026 07:20am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 18 May 2026 6:30pm | Tue 19 May 2026 6:15pm | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Tue 19 May 2026 10:15am | Tue 19 May 2026 11:50pm | 900 | 820 | 740 |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 5:30pm | Wed 20 May 2026 07:00am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Tue 19 May 2026 6:00pm | Wed 20 May 2026 07:20am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 19 May 2026 6:30pm | Wed 20 May 2026 6:15pm | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Wed 20 May 2026 10:15am | Wed 20 May 2026 11:50pm | 900 | 820 | 740 |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Mainliner | Wed 20 May 2026 5:30pm | Thu 21 May 2026 07:00am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Wed 20 May 2026 6:00pm | Thu 21 May 2026 07:20am | 890 | 820 | 740 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Wed 20 May 2026 6:30pm | Thu 21 May 2026 6:15pm | 820 | 740 | 680 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 440 | 1,750 | 722 |
| Flexi | 500 | 1,750 | 788 |
| Full Flexi | 580 | 1,850 | 877 |
Intercape Routes from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
- Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA
- Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN
- Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA
- EXM2CA-BLM-PTA
- Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky CA-BLM-PTA
- Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM
- Mainliner CA-BLM-PTA
- Express Mainliner CA-BLM-PTA
- Sleepliner
- Intercape Bus
- Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA
- Express Budgetliner CA-BLM-PTA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 13h 10m, slowest 23h 45m, average 15h 11m.
Departures vary from 10:15am to 7:00pm. Arrivals from 2:30am to 11:50pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Cape Town
Address: Unit 2 Intercape Corporate Office inside the Cape Town Station complex on Old Marine Drive on the foreshore of the Cape Town CBD. You can book an Uber to lift you to your destination. Do not leave the station building until your ride arrives, as the vicinity is dodgy. Try arrive while it is still daylight hours (weekdays are safer than weekends).
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Long distance terminal is generally secure, but surrounding CBD requires vigilance at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.92401409
Longitude: 18.43227396
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Cape Town on Google Maps
To: 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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Cape Town
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Bloemfontein to Cape Town.