Intercape Bus Tickets from Durban to Grahamstown
Intercape offers bus tickets from Durban to Grahamstown, with 1-way prices having ranged from R410 to R2,100 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Durban to Grahamstown is R560 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner DBN-PE scheduled to depart Durban at 17:00 on Thu 07 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Grahamstown at 06:05 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 13 hours 5 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R527 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner DBN-PE departing Durban at 17:00 on Thu 07 May 2026 and arriving in Grahamstown at 06:05 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 13 hours 5 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R791, Flexi: R844, Full Flexi: R906. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R791, Flexi: R717, Full Flexi: R770.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Durban to Grahamstown
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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 Grahamstown
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-02 10:39:08
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (DURBAN - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)) | Arrive (GRAHAMSTOWN - Intercape Office, Bathurst Street(Next to Frontier Hotel)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Thu 07 May 2026 07:00am | Thu 07 May 2026 10:25pm | 850 | 808 | 765 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 07 May 2026 4:00pm | Fri 08 May 2026 05:30am | 800 | 760 | 720 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Thu 07 May 2026 4:45pm | Fri 08 May 2026 06:15am | 780 | 741 | 702 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Thu 07 May 2026 5:00pm | Fri 08 May 2026 06:05am | 720 | 620 | 560 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 07:00am | Fri 08 May 2026 10:25pm | 880 | 836 | 792 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 08 May 2026 4:00pm | Sat 09 May 2026 05:30am | 840 | 798 | 756 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 4:45pm | Sat 09 May 2026 06:15am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 5:00pm | Sat 09 May 2026 06:05am | 720 | 620 | 560 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 07:00am | Sat 09 May 2026 10:25pm | 880 | 836 | 792 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 4:45pm | Sun 10 May 2026 06:15am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 5:00pm | Sun 10 May 2026 06:05am | 740 | 640 | 580 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 07:00am | Sun 10 May 2026 10:25pm | 850 | 808 | 765 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 10 May 2026 4:00pm | Mon 11 May 2026 05:30am | 800 | 760 | 720 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 4:45pm | Mon 11 May 2026 06:15am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 5:00pm | Mon 11 May 2026 06:05am | 740 | 640 | 580 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 410 | 1,900 | 791 |
| Flexi | 480 | 2,000 | 844 |
| Full Flexi | 540 | 2,100 | 906 |
Intercape Routes from Durban to Grahamstown
- Mainliner DBN-PE-CA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA
- Mainliner DBN-PE
- Intercape Bus
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 13h 5m, slowest 15h 25m, average 13h 53m.
Departures vary from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Arrivals from 5:30am to 10:25pm.
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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: Grahamstown
Address: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.3231563
Longitude: 26.512666
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Durban
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Grahamstown to Durban.