Intercape Bus Tickets from Cape Town to Swellendam
Intercape offers bus tickets from Cape Town to Swellendam, with 1-way prices having ranged from R2 to R1,550 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Cape Town to Swellendam is R324 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner CA-PE-MTH scheduled to depart Cape Town at 18:30 on Fri 08 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Swellendam at 22:05 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 3 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R291 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner CA-PE-MTH departing Cape Town at 18:30 on Fri 08 May 2026 and arriving in Swellendam at 22:05 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 3 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R382, Flexi: R404, Full Flexi: R427. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R382, Flexi: R343, Full Flexi: R363.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Cape Town to Swellendam
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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 Swellendam
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 10:24:41
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (CAPE TOWN - Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)) | Arrive (SWELLENDAM - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 08 May 2026 06:00am | Fri 08 May 2026 10:10am | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 07:30am | Fri 08 May 2026 11:35am | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Budgetliner CA-OUDT-MTH | Budgetliner | Fri 08 May 2026 3:30pm | Fri 08 May 2026 7:10pm | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 5:30pm | Fri 08 May 2026 9:55pm | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 6:30pm | Fri 08 May 2026 10:05pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 6:30pm | Fri 08 May 2026 10:55pm | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Fri 08 May 2026 6:30pm | Fri 08 May 2026 10:05pm | 380 | 361 | 342 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 08 May 2026 6:30pm | Fri 08 May 2026 11:00pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 08 May 2026 7:00pm | Fri 08 May 2026 10:35pm | 380 | 361 | 342 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 07:30am | Sat 09 May 2026 11:35am | 620 | 589 | 558 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 5:30pm | Sat 09 May 2026 9:55pm | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 6:30pm | Sat 09 May 2026 10:05pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 09 May 2026 6:30pm | Sat 09 May 2026 11:00pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 10 May 2026 06:00am | Sun 10 May 2026 10:10am | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 07:30am | Sun 10 May 2026 11:35am | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Budgetliner CA-OUDT-MTH | Budgetliner | Sun 10 May 2026 3:30pm | Sun 10 May 2026 7:10pm | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 5:30pm | Sun 10 May 2026 9:55pm | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 6:30pm | Sun 10 May 2026 10:05pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Sun 10 May 2026 6:30pm | Sun 10 May 2026 10:05pm | 380 | 361 | 342 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 10 May 2026 6:30pm | Sun 10 May 2026 11:00pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 10 May 2026 7:00pm | Sun 10 May 2026 10:35pm | 380 | 361 | 342 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 11 May 2026 06:00am | Mon 11 May 2026 10:10am | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 07:30am | Mon 11 May 2026 11:35am | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Budgetliner CA-OUDT-MTH | Budgetliner | Mon 11 May 2026 3:30pm | Mon 11 May 2026 7:10pm | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 5:30pm | Mon 11 May 2026 9:55pm | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 6:30pm | Mon 11 May 2026 10:05pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Mon 11 May 2026 6:30pm | Mon 11 May 2026 10:05pm | 380 | 361 | 342 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 11 May 2026 6:30pm | Mon 11 May 2026 11:00pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 2 | 1,350 | 382 |
| Flexi | 285 | 1,450 | 404 |
| Full Flexi | 300 | 1,550 | 427 |
Intercape Routes from Cape Town to Swellendam
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE
- Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
- Budgetliner CA-OUDT-MTH
- Mainliner CA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner CA-PE-MTH
- Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM
- Mainliner CA-PE-EL
- Intercape Bus
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 3h 35m, slowest 4h 30m, average 4h 1m.
Departures vary from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Arrivals from 10:10am to 11:30pm.
Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.
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Bus Route Map
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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To: Swellendam
Address: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Province: Western 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: -34.0231657
Longitude: 20.4385132
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Swellendam 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 Swellendam to Cape Town
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