Intercape Bus Tickets from De Doorns to Tarkastad
Intercape offers bus tickets from De Doorns to Tarkastad, with 1-way prices having ranged from R500 to R1,140 during 2025:
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- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R676, Flexi: R721, Full Flexi: R769.
Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R676, Flexi: R613, Full Flexi: R654 (a 15% discount is applicable for pensioners who are 60 or older, ID proof needed - no discounts for saver class tickets).
- Click here to understand the differences between Saver, Flexi and Full Flexi tickets (they have different luggage allowances and amendment fees); and Mainliner vs Sleepliner vs Budgetliner vs Big Sky Intercity coaches (e.g. Sleepliner and Big Sky Intercity offer 150-degree reclining seats).
- Note: Some routes may involve multiple stops (e.g., via Pretoria or Harrismith). Check the booking engine for exact stop details.
Intercape Prices & Schedule from De Doorns to Tarkastad
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR). Departures from Johannesburg - Park Station; arrivals at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, 269 Burger St.
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (De Doorns - Engen Garage (N1)) | Arrive (Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner CA-KOK-MAT | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 7:55pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 05:05am ZA | 720.00 | 684.00 | 648.00 |
| Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 8:25pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 05:35am ZA | 650.00 | 618.00 | 585.00 |
| Big Sky NCA-QT-DBN | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 9:15pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 06:20am ZA | 640.00 | 608.00 | 576.00 |
| Express Mainliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 640.00 | 608.00 | 576.00 |
| Big Sky CA-QT-EL | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 820.00 | 779.00 | 738.00 |
| Express Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 10:25pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 07:20am ZA | 720.00 | 650.00 | 590.00 |
| Mainliner CA-KOK-MAT | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 7:55pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 05:05am ZA | 690.00 | 656.00 | 621.00 |
| Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 8:25pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 05:35am ZA | 760.00 | 722.00 | 684.00 |
| Express Mainliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 650.00 | 618.00 | 585.00 |
| Big Sky CA-QT-EL | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 660.00 | 627.00 | 594.00 |
| Express Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 10:25pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 07:20am ZA | 580.00 | 551.00 | 522.00 |
| Mainliner CA-KOK-MAT | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 7:55pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 05:05am ZA | 660.00 | 627.00 | 594.00 |
| Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 8:25pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 05:35am ZA | 760.00 | 722.00 | 684.00 |
| Big Sky NCA-QT-DBN | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 9:15pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 06:20am ZA | 640.00 | 608.00 | 576.00 |
| Express Mainliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 700.00 | 665.00 | 630.00 |
| Big Sky CA-QT-EL | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 660.00 | 627.00 | 594.00 |
| Express Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 10:25pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 07:20am ZA | 620.00 | 589.00 | 558.00 |
| Mainliner CA-KOK-MAT | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 7:55pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 05:05am ZA | 810.00 | 740.00 | 680.00 |
| Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 8:25pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 05:35am ZA | 730.00 | 694.00 | 657.00 |
| Big Sky NCA-QT-DBN | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 9:15pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 06:20am ZA | 640.00 | 608.00 | 576.00 |
| Express Mainliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 680.00 | 646.00 | 612.00 |
| Big Sky CA-QT-EL | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 9:40pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 06:50am ZA | 660.00 | 627.00 | 594.00 |
| Express Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 10:25pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 07:20am ZA | 580.00 | 551.00 | 522.00 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2025)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 500 | 972 | 676 |
| Flexi | 560 | 1,040 | 721 |
| Full Flexi | 590 | 1,140 | 769 |
Intercape Routes from De Doorns to Tarkastad
- Mainliner CA-KOK-MAT
- Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH
- Big Sky NCA-QT-DBN
- Express Mainliner CA-QT-MTH
- Big Sky CA-QT-EL
- Express Budgetliner CA-QT-MTH
- Budgetliner CA-QT-EL
Travel Time Scheduled from De Doorns to Tarkastad (Year 2025)
The quickest Intercape bus from De Doorns to Tarkastad is scheduled to take 8 hours and 55 minutes, whilst the slowest takes 9 hours and 15 minutes; on average the travel time is 9 hours and 7 minutes.
Scheduled departure times from De Doorns vary from as early as 7:55pm, to as late as 10:25pm. Scheduled arrival times at Tarkastad vary from 5:05am to 7:20am.
Intercape Bus Route Locations
From: De Doorns
Address: Engen Garage (N1)
Province: Eastern Cape
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.486678
Longitude: 19.65965
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View on Google Maps
To: Tarkastad
Address: Caltex Garage (R61)
Province: Eastern Cape
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -32.00794704
Longitude: 26.26284487
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View on Google Maps
Safety considerations
Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is riskier), with weekdays 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 wonder why the journey times 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.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Tarkastad to De Doorns
What about the return journey? Click here to see prices, departure times, and arrival times of Intercape buses travelling from Tarkastad to De Doorns.