How much is the Intercape bus from Cape Town to Idutywa?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R400 to R1,200 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is RN/A.

How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Idutywa?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 18 hours and 38 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Cape Town to Idutywa

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Cape Town to Idutywa, with 1-way prices having ranged from R400 to R1,200 during 2026:

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Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R579, Flexi: R633, Full Flexi: R697. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R579, Flexi: R538, Full Flexi: R592.

The journey takes on average 18 hours and 38 minutes.

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 Idutywa

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 10:26:28

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (CAPE TOWN - Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station))	Arrive (IDUTYWA - BP Garage, Main Road)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Fri 08 May 2026 06:00am	Sat 09 May 2026 02:55am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Fri 08 May 2026 07:30am	Sat 09 May 2026 02:35am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Fri 08 May 2026 5:30pm	Sat 09 May 2026 12:30pm	N/A	N/A	N/A
Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH	Budgetliner	Fri 08 May 2026 5:30pm	Sat 09 May 2026 10:05am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH	Mainliner	Fri 08 May 2026 6:00pm	Sat 09 May 2026 11:20am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Fri 08 May 2026 6:30pm	Sat 09 May 2026 1:35pm	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Sat 09 May 2026 07:30am	Sun 10 May 2026 02:35am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Sat 09 May 2026 5:30pm	Sun 10 May 2026 12:30pm	N/A	N/A	N/A
Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH	Budgetliner	Sat 09 May 2026 5:30pm	Sun 10 May 2026 10:05am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH	Mainliner	Sat 09 May 2026 6:00pm	Sun 10 May 2026 11:20am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Sat 09 May 2026 6:30pm	Sun 10 May 2026 1:35pm	N/A	N/A	N/A
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Sun 10 May 2026 06:00am	Mon 11 May 2026 02:55am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Sun 10 May 2026 07:30am	Mon 11 May 2026 02:35am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Sun 10 May 2026 5:30pm	Mon 11 May 2026 12:30pm	N/A	N/A	N/A
Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH	Budgetliner	Sun 10 May 2026 5:30pm	Mon 11 May 2026 10:05am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH	Mainliner	Sun 10 May 2026 6:00pm	Mon 11 May 2026 11:20am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Sun 10 May 2026 6:30pm	Mon 11 May 2026 1:35pm	N/A	N/A	N/A
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Mon 11 May 2026 06:00am	Tue 12 May 2026 02:55am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Mon 11 May 2026 07:30am	Tue 12 May 2026 02:35am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Mon 11 May 2026 5:30pm	Tue 12 May 2026 12:30pm	N/A	N/A	N/A
Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH	Budgetliner	Mon 11 May 2026 5:30pm	Tue 12 May 2026 10:05am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH	Mainliner	Mon 11 May 2026 6:00pm	Tue 12 May 2026 11:20am	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH	Mainliner	Mon 11 May 2026 6:30pm	Tue 12 May 2026 1:35pm	N/A	N/A	N/A

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	400	1,080	579
Flexi	460	1,140	633
Full Flexi	540	1,200	697

Intercape Routes from Cape Town to Idutywa

Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN
Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH
Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH
Mainliner CA-PE-MTH
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Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 16h 35m, slowest 20h 55m, average 18h 38m.

Departures vary from 6:00am to 6:30pm. Arrivals from 2:35am to 1:35pm.

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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.

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Location: View Cape Town on Google Maps

To: Idutywa

Address: BP Garage, Main Road

Province: Eastern 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: -32.0956552

Longitude: 28.3082418

Uber Availability: Not Available

Location: View Idutywa 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 Idutywa to Cape Town

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Idutywa to Cape Town.