Intercape Bus Tickets from East London to Plettenberg Bay
Intercape offers bus tickets from East London to Plettenberg Bay, with 1-way prices having ranged from R360 to R880 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from East London to Plettenberg Bay is R396 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart East London at 04:05 on Wed 11 Nov 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Plettenberg Bay at 13:10 on Wed 11 Nov 2026 (duration of 9 hours 5 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R355 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth departing East London at 04:05 on Wed 11 Nov 2026 and arriving in Plettenberg Bay at 13:10 on Wed 11 Nov 2026 (duration of 9 hours 5 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R493, Flexi: R520, Full Flexi: R549. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R493, Flexi: R442, Full Flexi: R467.
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 East London to Plettenberg Bay
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-11-06 11:40:18
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (East London) | Arrive (Plettenberg Bay) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 04:05am | 1:10pm | 440 | 418 | 396 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 05:10am | 1:30pm | 600 | 570 | 540 |
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 3:40pm | 11:20pm | 540 | 513 | 486 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 7:40pm | 03:25am | 520 | 494 | 468 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 360 | 740 | 493 |
| Flexi | 380 | 800 | 520 |
| Full Flexi | 400 | 880 | 549 |
Intercape Routes from East London to Plettenberg Bay
- Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- East London to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 7h 40m, slowest 9h 5m, average 8h 16m.
Departures vary from 4:05am to 7:40pm. Arrivals from 12:15am to 11:35pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: East London
Address: Intercape Office, Windmill Park, Moore Street Beach Front
Province: Eastern 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: -33.01174328
Longitude: 27.91942768
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View East London on Google Maps
Arrival: 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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to East London
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