Intercape Bus Tickets from De Rust to Potchefstroom Total
Intercape offers bus tickets from De Rust to Potchefstroom Total, with 1-way prices having ranged from R560 to R700 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from De Rust to Potchefstroom Total is R560 in Saver class on a Sleepliner coach; taking Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria via Kimberley scheduled to depart De Rust at 18:35 on Mon 16 Nov 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Potchefstroom Total at 11:50 on Tue 17 Nov 2026 (duration of 17 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R544 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria via Kimberley departing De Rust at 18:35 on Mon 16 Nov 2026 and arriving in Potchefstroom Total at 11:50 on Tue 17 Nov 2026 (duration of 17 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R560, Flexi: R640, Full Flexi: R700. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R560, Flexi: R544, Full Flexi: R595.
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 Potchefstroom Total
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-11-11 17:20:45
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (De Rust) | Arrive (Potchefstroom Total) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria via Kimberley | Sleepliner | 6:35pm | 11:50am | 700 | 640 | 560 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 560 | 560 | 560 |
| Flexi | 640 | 640 | 640 |
| Full Flexi | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Intercape Routes from De Rust to Potchefstroom Total
- Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria via Kimberley
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 17h 15m, slowest 17h 15m, average 17h 15m.
Departures vary from 6:35pm to 6:35pm. Arrivals from 11:50am to 11:50am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: 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
Arrival: Potchefstroom Total
Address: Total Garage, Rocher Street (N12)
Province: North West
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: -26.7078689
Longitude: 27.1170185
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 Potchefstroom Total to De Rust
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