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

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R324 to R1,500 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R378.

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

The average journey by bus takes approximately 3 hours and 13 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 Touwsrivier

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Cape Town to Touwsrivier, with 1-way prices having ranged from R324 to R1,500 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Cape Town to Touwsrivier is R378 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort scheduled to depart Cape Town at 18:00 on Fri 26 Jun 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Touwsrivier at 21:10 on Fri 26 Jun 2026 (duration of 3 hours 10 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R339 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort departing Cape Town at 18:00 on Fri 26 Jun 2026 and arriving in Touwsrivier at 21:10 on Fri 26 Jun 2026 (duration of 3 hours 10 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R653, Flexi: R694, Full Flexi: R745. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R653, Flexi: R590, Full Flexi: R633.

The journey takes on average 3 hours and 13 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 Touwsrivier

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-21 22:09:14

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Cape Town)	Arrive (Touwsrivier)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	10:15am	1:10pm	430	409	387
Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley	Mainliner	11:00am	2:20pm	480	456	432
Cape Town to Pretoria via Kimberley	Sleepliner	11:30am	3:10pm	820	779	738
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	1:00pm	3:55pm	430	409	387
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	5:00pm	7:55pm	520	494	468
Cape Town to Matatiele via Kokstad	Mainliner	5:00pm	8:15pm	1,400	1,300	1,300
Cape Town to Mthatha via Queenstown	Budgetliner	5:30pm	8:40pm	640	608	595
Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	5:30pm	9:05pm	680	646	612
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	6:00pm	9:20pm	480	456	432
Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort	Mainliner	6:00pm	9:10pm	420	399	378
Cape Town to Pretoria via Kimberley	Sleepliner	6:30pm	9:35pm	1,500	1,350	1,200
Cape Town to Durban via Queenstown	Mainliner	6:30pm	9:40pm	1,310	1,210	1,040
Express Cape Town to Mthatha via Queenstown	Mainliner	7:00pm	10:10pm	1,160	1,060	960
Express Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	7:00pm	10:15pm	600	570	540
Express Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	7:00pm	10:15pm	530	504	477
Express Cape Town to Mthatha via Queenstown	Budgetliner	7:30pm	10:45pm	1,040	960	900

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	324	1,300	653
Flexi	342	1,400	694
Full Flexi	360	1,500	745

Intercape Routes from Cape Town to Touwsrivier

Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein
Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley
Cape Town to Pretoria via Kimberley
Cape Town to Matatiele via Kokstad
Cape Town to Mthatha via Queenstown
Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein
Cape Town to Mthatha via Fort Beaufort
Cape Town to Durban via Queenstown
Express Cape Town to Mthatha via Queenstown
Express Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 2h 55m, slowest 3h 40m, average 3h 13m.

Departures vary from 10:15am to 7:30pm. Arrivals from 1:10pm to 10:45pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: 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.

⛅ Jun Weather

Temp: 13°C (H: 18°C / L: 8°C)

Rain: 95mm (13 days)

Humidity: 80%

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Location: View Cape Town on Google Maps

Arrival: Touwsrivier

Address: Total Garage, N1 (Petroport)

Province: Western 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: -33.3281251

Longitude: 20.0312413

Uber Availability: Not Available

Location: View Touwsrivier 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 Touwsrivier to Cape Town

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