Intercape Bus Tickets from Durban to Beaufort West
Intercape offers bus tickets from Durban to Beaufort West, with 1-way prices having ranged from R666 to R2,500 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Durban to Beaufort West is R864 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Mainliner DBN-BLM-KIM-CA scheduled to depart Durban at 11:00 on Fri 08 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Beaufort West at 05:30 on Sat 09 May 2026 (duration of 18 hours 30 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R775 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Mainliner DBN-BLM-KIM-CA departing Durban at 11:00 on Fri 08 May 2026 and arriving in Beaufort West at 05:30 on Sat 09 May 2026 (duration of 18 hours 30 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R1,046, Flexi: R1,101, Full Flexi: R1,166. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R1,046, Flexi: R936, Full Flexi: R991.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Durban to Beaufort West
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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 Durban to Beaufort West
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 13:22:41
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (DURBAN - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)) | Arrive (BEAUFORT WEST - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner DDBN-BLM-CA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 10:00am | Sat 09 May 2026 04:15am | 1,010 | 960 | 909 |
| Express Mainliner DBN-BLM-KIM-CA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 11:00am | Sat 09 May 2026 05:30am | 960 | 912 | 864 |
| Mainliner DDBN-BLM-CA | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 10:00am | Sun 10 May 2026 04:15am | 1,010 | 960 | 909 |
| Mainliner DDBN-BLM-CA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 10:00am | Mon 11 May 2026 04:15am | 1,010 | 960 | 909 |
| Express Mainliner DBN-BLM-KIM-CA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 11:00am | Mon 11 May 2026 05:30am | 960 | 912 | 864 |
| Mainliner DDBN-BLM-CA | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 10:00am | Tue 12 May 2026 04:15am | 1,000 | 950 | 900 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 666 | 1,900 | 1,046 |
| Flexi | 703 | 2,100 | 1,101 |
| Full Flexi | 740 | 2,500 | 1,166 |
Intercape Routes from Durban to Beaufort West
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-MAR-QT-CPT
- Mainliner DDBN-BLM-CA
- Express Mainliner DBN-BLM-KIM-CA
- Express Mainliner DBN-BLM-KIM-CA low on available seats
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-MAR-QT-CPT low on available seats
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-QT-CPT
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 18h 15m, slowest 18h 30m, average 18h 21m.
Departures vary from 7:30am to 11:00am. Arrivals from 1:50am to 5:30am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Durban
Address: Intercape office at Durban Station - 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avene (Old NMR Avenue)
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: -29.8467618
Longitude: 31.0242788
Uber Availability: Available.
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To: Beaufort West
Address: Engen Swartberg 1 Stop Petrol Station, Donkin Street (N1 national Road). Wimpy restaurant on site.
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: -32.34315322
Longitude: 22.58270828
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Beaufort West 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 Beaufort West to Durban
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Beaufort West to Durban.