Intercape Bus Tickets from De Aar to Pietermaritzburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from De Aar to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R780 to R920 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from De Aar to Pietermaritzburg is R594 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley scheduled to depart De Aar at 20:15 on Wed 16 Sep 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 10:15 on Thu 17 Sep 2026 (duration of 14 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R533 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley departing De Aar at 20:15 on Wed 16 Sep 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 10:15 on Thu 17 Sep 2026 (duration of 14 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R780, Flexi: R840, Full Flexi: R920. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R780, Flexi: R714, Full Flexi: R782.
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 De Aar to Pietermaritzburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-09-11 23:23:16
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (De Aar) | Arrive (Pietermaritzburg) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley | Mainliner | 8:15pm | 10:15am | 920 | 840 | 780 |
| Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley | Mainliner | 8:15pm | 10:15am | 660 | 627 | 594 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 780 | 780 | 780 |
| Flexi | 840 | 840 | 840 |
| Full Flexi | 920 | 920 | 920 |
Intercape Routes from De Aar to Pietermaritzburg
- Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 14h 0m, slowest 14h 0m, average 14h 0m.
Departures vary from 8:15pm to 8:15pm. Arrivals from 10:15am to 10:15am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: De Aar
Address: Quest Filling Station Voortrekker Street
Province: Northern Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Busy transit area. Good during the day, but be cautious of pickpockets and stay in well-lit areas at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -30.65467057
Longitude: 24.01130566
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View De Aar on Google Maps
Arrival: Pietermaritzburg
Address: Intercape Office in Burger St (opposite the McDonalds and next to the Big Sky Intercity offices)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
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: -29.6045515
Longitude: 30.3817751
Uber Availability: Available.
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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 Pietermaritzburg to De Aar
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to De Aar.