Intercape Bus Tickets from De Rust to Plettenberg Bay
Intercape offers bus tickets from De Rust to Plettenberg Bay, with 1-way prices having ranged from R306 to R2,050 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from De Rust to Plettenberg Bay is R324 in Saver class on a Sleepliner coach; taking Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT scheduled to depart De Rust at 06:50 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Plettenberg Bay at 10:45 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 (duration of 3 hours 55 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R291 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT departing De Rust at 06:50 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 and arriving in Plettenberg Bay at 10:45 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 (duration of 3 hours 55 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R459, Flexi: R484, Full Flexi: R511. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R459, Flexi: R411, Full Flexi: R434.
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 Rust to Plettenberg Bay
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-04-25 13:51:17
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (DE RUST - Quest Garage, 10 Schoeman Street) | Arrive (PLETTENBERG BAY - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT | Sleepliner | Thu 30 Apr 2026 06:50am | Thu 30 Apr 2026 10:45am | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-PLT | Sleepliner | Thu 30 Apr 2026 07:00am | Thu 30 Apr 2026 10:30am | 520 | 494 | 468 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT | Sleepliner | Fri 01 May 2026 06:50am | Fri 01 May 2026 10:45am | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-PLT | Sleepliner | Fri 01 May 2026 07:00am | Fri 01 May 2026 10:30am | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT | Sleepliner | Sat 02 May 2026 06:50am | Sat 02 May 2026 10:45am | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-PLT | Sleepliner | Sat 02 May 2026 07:00am | Sat 02 May 2026 10:30am | 380 | 361 | 342 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT | Sleepliner | Sun 03 May 2026 06:50am | Sun 03 May 2026 10:45am | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-PLT | Sleepliner | Sun 03 May 2026 07:00am | Sun 03 May 2026 10:30am | 440 | 418 | 396 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT | Sleepliner | Mon 04 May 2026 06:50am | Mon 04 May 2026 10:45am | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-PLT | Sleepliner | Mon 04 May 2026 07:00am | Mon 04 May 2026 10:30am | 440 | 418 | 396 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 306 | 1,850 | 459 |
| Flexi | 323 | 1,950 | 484 |
| Full Flexi | 340 | 2,050 | 511 |
Intercape Routes from De Rust to Plettenberg Bay
- Sleepliner PTA-KIM-PLT
- Sleepliner PTA-BLM-PLT
- Mainliner PTA-KIM-PLT
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 3h 30m, slowest 3h 55m, average 3h 43m.
Departures vary from 6:50am to 7:00am. Arrivals from 10:30am to 10:45am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: De Rust
Address: Quest Garage, 10 Schoeman Street
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: -33.4890167
Longitude: 22.5314092
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View De Rust on Google Maps
To: Plettenberg Bay
Address: Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)
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: -34.0501167
Longitude: 23.3568692
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 Plettenberg Bay to De Rust
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