Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown
Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, with 1-way prices having ranged from R400 to R1,220 during 2025:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is R480 in Saver class; taking Mainliner PTA-QT-PE; departing Johannesburg at Sun 16 Nov 2025 12:15pm ZA and arriving in Grahamstown at Mon 17 Nov 2025 04:50am ZA (a duration of 16 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is R459 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner PTA-QT-PE; departing Johannesburg on Sun 16 Nov 2025 12:15pm ZA and arriving in Grahamstown on Mon 17 Nov 2025 04:50am ZA (a duration of 16 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R556, Flexi: R619, Full Flexi: R692.
Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R556, Flexi: R526, Full Flexi: R588 (a 15% discount is applicable for pensioners who are 60 or older, ID proof needed - no discounts for saver class tickets).
- Click here to understand the differences between Saver, Flexi and Full Flexi tickets (they have different luggage allowances and amendment fees); and Mainliner vs Sleepliner vs Budgetliner vs Big Sky Intercity coaches (e.g. Sleepliner and Big Sky Intercity offer 150-degree reclining seats).
- Note: Some routes may involve multiple stops (e.g., via Pretoria or Harrismith). Check the booking engine for exact stop details.
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Johannesburg to Grahamstown
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Johannesburg - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Arrive (Grahamstown - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PTA-QT-PE | Mainliner | Sun 16 Nov 2025 12:15pm ZA | Mon 17 Nov 2025 04:50am ZA | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner PTA-GRH-PE | Mainliner | Sun 16 Nov 2025 5:30pm ZA | Mon 17 Nov 2025 09:05am ZA | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner PTA-QT-PE | Mainliner | Mon 17 Nov 2025 12:15pm ZA | Tue 18 Nov 2025 04:50am ZA | 660 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner PTA-GRH-PE | Mainliner | Mon 17 Nov 2025 5:30pm ZA | Tue 18 Nov 2025 09:05am ZA | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner PTA-QT-PE | Mainliner | Tue 18 Nov 2025 12:15pm ZA | Wed 19 Nov 2025 04:50am ZA | 660 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner PTA-GRH-PE | Mainliner | Tue 18 Nov 2025 5:30pm ZA | Wed 19 Nov 2025 09:05am ZA | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner PTA-QT-PE | Mainliner | Wed 19 Nov 2025 12:15pm ZA | Thu 20 Nov 2025 04:50am ZA | 660 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner PTA-GRH-PE | Mainliner | Wed 19 Nov 2025 5:30pm ZA | Thu 20 Nov 2025 09:05am ZA | 640 | 540 | 480 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2025)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 400 | 1,130 | 556 |
| Flexi | 460 | 1,160 | 619 |
| Full Flexi | 520 | 1,220 | 692 |
Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Grahamstown
- Mainliner PTA-QT-PE
- Mainliner PTA-GRH-PE
- Mainliner PTA-POT-FORT-PE
Travel Time Scheduled from Johannesburg to Grahamstown (Year 2025)
The quickest Intercape bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is scheduled to take 15 hours and 35 minutes, whilst the slowest takes 16 hours and 35 minutes; on average the travel time is 16 hours and 5 minutes.
Scheduled departure times from Johannesburg vary from as early as 12:15pm, to as late as 5:30pm. Scheduled arrival times at Grahamstown vary from 4:50am to 9:15am.
Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations
From: Johannesburg
Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD
Province: Gauteng
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.19704997
Longitude: 28.04221218
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Location: View on Google Maps
To: Grahamstown
Address: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Province: Western Cape
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 on Google Maps
Safety considerations
Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is riskier), with weekdays 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 wonder why the journey times 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.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Grahamstown to Johannesburg
What about the return journey? Click here to see prices, departure times, and arrival times of Intercape buses travelling from Grahamstown to Johannesburg.