Intercape Bus Tickets from Durban Beach to Cape Town
Intercape offers bus tickets from Durban Beach to Cape Town, with 1-way prices having ranged from R720 to R1,010 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Durban Beach to Cape Town is R690 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Durban Beach at 15:15 on Sun 11 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Cape Town at 22:15 on Sun 11 Oct 2026 (duration of 31 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R638 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth departing Durban Beach at 15:15 on Sun 11 Oct 2026 and arriving in Cape Town at 22:15 on Sun 11 Oct 2026 (duration of 31 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R797, Flexi: R853, Full Flexi: R941. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R797, Flexi: R725, Full Flexi: R800.
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 Beach to Cape Town
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-06 23:10:21
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Durban Beach) | Arrive (Cape Town) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 06:15am | 12:05pm | 950 | 870 | 810 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Queenstown | Mainliner | 06:45am | 07:50am | 910 | 830 | 770 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Bloemfontein | Mainliner | 09:15am | 10:50am | 1,010 | 910 | 850 |
| Express Durban to Cape Town via Bloem and Kimberley | Mainliner | 10:15am | 12:30pm | 1,010 | 910 | 850 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 3:15pm | 10:15pm | 810 | 750 | 690 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 4:00pm | 10:15pm | 970 | 870 | 810 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 720 | 850 | 797 |
| Flexi | 780 | 910 | 853 |
| Full Flexi | 810 | 1,010 | 941 |
Intercape Routes from Durban Beach to Cape Town
- Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- Durban to Cape Town via Bloemfontein
- Express Durban to Cape Town via Bloem and Kimberley
- Durban to Cape Town via Queenstown
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 25h 5m, slowest 31h 0m, average 28h 30m.
Departures vary from 6:15am to 4:00pm. Arrivals from 7:50am to 10:15pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Durban Beach
Address: Intercape Office opposite the Gooderson Tropicana Hotel at 85 O.R Tambo Parade, South Beach
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: -29.856787
Longitude: 31.0391282
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Durban Beach on Google Maps
Arrival: Cape Town
Address: Unit 2 Intercape Corporate Office inside the Cape Town Station complex on Old Marine Drive on the foreshore of the Cape Town CBD. You can book an Uber to lift you to your destination. Do not leave the station building until your ride arrives, as the vicinity is dodgy. Try arrive while it is still daylight hours (weekdays are safer than weekends).
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Long distance terminal is generally secure, but surrounding CBD requires vigilance at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.92401409
Longitude: 18.43227396
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 Cape Town to Durban Beach
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Cape Town to Durban Beach.