How much is the Intercape bus from Johannesburg to Kakamas?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R792 to R1,180 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R828.

How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Kakamas?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Kakamas

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Kakamas, with 1-way prices having ranged from R792 to R1,180 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Kakamas is R828 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington scheduled to depart Johannesburg at 07:15 on Sat 06 Jun 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Kakamas at 20:55 on Sat 06 Jun 2026 (duration of 13 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R743 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington departing Johannesburg at 07:15 on Sat 06 Jun 2026 and arriving in Kakamas at 20:55 on Sat 06 Jun 2026 (duration of 13 hours 40 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R900, Flexi: R930, Full Flexi: R993. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R900, Flexi: R791, Full Flexi: R844.

The journey takes on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.

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 Johannesburg to Kakamas

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-06 00:46:17

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Johannesburg)	Arrive (Kakamas)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington	Mainliner	07:15am	8:55pm	920	874	828

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	792	1,080	900
Flexi	836	1,080	930
Full Flexi	880	1,180	993

Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Kakamas

Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 13h 40m, slowest 13h 40m, average 13h 40m.

Departures vary from 7:15am to 7:15am. Arrivals from 8:55pm to 8:55pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: 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

Safety Rating: 2/10

Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -26.19704997

Longitude: 28.04221218

Uber Availability: Available.

⛅ Jun Weather

Temp: 11°C (H: 19°C / L: 5°C)

Rain: 5mm (1 days)

Humidity: 55%

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Arrival: Kakamas

Address: Kalahari Gateway Hotel, Voortrekker Street

Province: Northern 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: -28.7760741

Longitude: 20.6242257

Uber Availability: Not Available

Location: View Kakamas 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 Kakamas to Johannesburg

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Kakamas to Johannesburg.