Intercape Bus Tickets from Empangeni to Balfour
Intercape offers bus tickets from Empangeni to Balfour, with 1-way prices having ranged from R486 to R670 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Empangeni to Balfour is R603 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Richards Bay to Pretoria via Durban scheduled to depart Empangeni at 07:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Balfour at 18:15 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 10 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R541 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Richards Bay to Pretoria via Durban departing Empangeni at 07:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Balfour at 18:15 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 10 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R545, Flexi: R575, Full Flexi: R605. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R545, Flexi: R489, Full Flexi: R514.
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 Empangeni to Balfour
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 04:23:06
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Empangeni) | Arrive (Balfour) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay to Pretoria via Durban | Mainliner | 07:30am | 6:15pm | 670 | 637 | 603 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 486 | 603 | 545 |
| Flexi | 513 | 637 | 575 |
| Full Flexi | 540 | 670 | 605 |
Intercape Routes from Empangeni to Balfour
- Richards Bay to Pretoria via Durban
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 10h 45m, slowest 10h 45m, average 10h 45m.
Departures vary from 7:30am to 7:30am. Arrivals from 6:15pm to 6:15pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Empangeni
Address: Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road
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: -28.7522642
Longitude: 31.8956827
Uber Availability: Available.
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Arrival: Balfour
Address: Sasol Super Service Station, 98 Dyer St, 2410
Province: Mpumalanga
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: -26.66146
Longitude: 28.59212
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Balfour 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 Balfour to Empangeni
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Balfour to Empangeni.