Intercape Bus Tickets from Grahamstown to Swellendam
Intercape offers bus tickets from Grahamstown to Swellendam, with 1-way prices having ranged from R540 to R920 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Grahamstown to Swellendam is R630 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort scheduled to depart Grahamstown at 17:15 on Wed 21 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Swellendam at 02:55 on Thu 22 Oct 2026 (duration of 9 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R565 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort departing Grahamstown at 17:15 on Wed 21 Oct 2026 and arriving in Swellendam at 02:55 on Thu 22 Oct 2026 (duration of 9 hours 40 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R628, Flexi: R665, Full Flexi: R704. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R628, Flexi: R565, Full Flexi: R598.
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 Grahamstown to Swellendam
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-16 19:07:00
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Grahamstown) | Arrive (Swellendam) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 07:05am | 6:05pm | 720 | 684 | 648 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 07:50am | 6:20pm | 800 | 760 | 720 |
| Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort | Mainliner | 5:15pm | 02:55am | 700 | 665 | 630 |
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 6:30pm | 03:55am | 810 | 770 | 729 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 10:30pm | 07:45am | 820 | 779 | 738 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 540 | 780 | 628 |
| Flexi | 570 | 840 | 665 |
| Full Flexi | 600 | 920 | 704 |
Intercape Routes from Grahamstown to Swellendam
- Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- Bloemfontein to Cape Town via Ford Beaufort
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- East London to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 9h 15m, slowest 11h 0m, average 9h 59m.
Departures vary from 7:05am to 10:30pm. Arrivals from 2:55am to 6:20pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: 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
Arrival: Swellendam
Address: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker 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: -34.0231657
Longitude: 20.4385132
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Swellendam 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 Swellendam to Grahamstown
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Swellendam to Grahamstown.