Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Nelspruit, with 1-way prices having ranged from R280 to R720 during 2025:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Nelspruit is R340 in Saver class; taking Big Sky BLM-JHB-MALE; departing Johannesburg at Thu 19 Jun 2025 1:30pm ZA and arriving in Nelspruit at Thu 19 Jun 2025 7:15pm ZA (a duration of 5 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Nelspruit is R323 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Big Sky BLM-JHB-MALE; departing Johannesburg on Thu 19 Jun 2025 1:30pm ZA and arriving in Nelspruit on Thu 19 Jun 2025 7:15pm ZA (a duration of 5 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R373, Flexi: R431, Full Flexi: R507.
Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R373, Flexi: R366, Full Flexi: R431 (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 seats recline the furthest).
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Depart (Johannesburg - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Arrive (Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive (opposite Promenade Hotel)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Wed 18 Jun 2025 07:30am ZA | Wed 18 Jun 2025 12:15pm ZA | 500.00 | 420.00 | 360.00 |
| Big Sky BLM-JHB-MALE | Wed 18 Jun 2025 1:30pm ZA | Wed 18 Jun 2025 7:15pm ZA | 460.00 | 400.00 | 360.00 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Thu 19 Jun 2025 07:30am ZA | Thu 19 Jun 2025 12:15pm ZA | 500.00 | 420.00 | 360.00 |
| Big Sky BLM-JHB-MALE | Thu 19 Jun 2025 1:30pm ZA | Thu 19 Jun 2025 7:15pm ZA | 440.00 | 380.00 | 340.00 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Fri 20 Jun 2025 07:30am ZA | Fri 20 Jun 2025 12:15pm ZA | 500.00 | 420.00 | 360.00 |
| Big Sky BLM-JHB-MALE | Fri 20 Jun 2025 1:30pm ZA | Fri 20 Jun 2025 7:15pm ZA | 460.00 | 400.00 | 360.00 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Sat 21 Jun 2025 07:30am ZA | Sat 21 Jun 2025 12:15pm ZA | 660.00 | 580.00 | 520.00 |
| Big Sky BLM-JHB-MALE | Sat 21 Jun 2025 1:30pm ZA | Sat 21 Jun 2025 7:15pm ZA | 440.00 | 380.00 | 340.00 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2025)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 280 | 600 | 373 |
| Flexi | 340 | 640 | 431 |
| Full Flexi | 400 | 720 | 507 |
Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
- Mainliner PTA-MAP
- Big Sky BLM-JHB-MALE
Travel Time Scheduled from Johannesburg to Nelspruit (Year 2025)
The quickest Intercape bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruit is scheduled to take 4 hours and 45 minutes, whilst the slowest takes 5 hours and 45 minutes; on average the travel time is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
Scheduled departure times from Johannesburg vary from as early as 7:30am, to as late as 1:30pm. Scheduled arrival times at Nelspruit vary from 12:15pm to 7:15pm.
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
Location: View on Google Maps
To: Nelspruit
Address: Intercape Office at 15 Samora Machel Street (opposite the Promenade Hotel)
Province: Mpumalanga
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -25.46532391
Longitude: 30.9841869
Location: View on Google Maps
Intercape Bus Tickets from Nelspruit to Johannesburg
What about the return journey? Click here to see prices, departure times, and arrival times of Intercape buses travelling from Nelspruit to Johannesburg.