Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Engen
Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Engen, with 1-way prices having ranged from R320 to R620 during 2025:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Engen is R320 in Saver class; taking Mainliner DPTA-POL-PHW; departing Johannesburg at Tue 10 Mar 2026 08:15am ZA and arriving in Phalaborwa Engen at Tue 10 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA (a duration of 10 hours 30 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Engen is R320 in Saver class; taking Mainliner DPTA-POL-PHW; departing Johannesburg on Tue 10 Mar 2026 08:15am ZA and arriving in Phalaborwa Engen on Tue 10 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA (a duration of 10 hours 30 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R355, Flexi: R415, Full Flexi: R479.
Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R355, Flexi: R353, Full Flexi: R407 (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 Phalaborwa Engen
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Johannesburg - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Arrive (Phalaborwa Engen - Engen Impala Service Station, Namakgale R71) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner DPTA-POL-PHW | Mainliner | Tue 10 Mar 2026 08:15am ZA | Tue 10 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | 440.00 | 380.00 | 320.00 |
| Mainliner DPTA-POL-PHW | Mainliner | Wed 11 Mar 2026 08:15am ZA | Wed 11 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | 500.00 | 440.00 | 380.00 |
| Mainliner DPTA-POL-PHW | Mainliner | Thu 12 Mar 2026 08:15am ZA | Thu 12 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | 500.00 | 440.00 | 380.00 |
| Mainliner DPTA-POL-PHW | Mainliner | Fri 13 Mar 2026 08:15am ZA | Fri 13 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | 500.00 | 440.00 | 380.00 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 320 | 480 | 355 |
| Flexi | 380 | 540 | 415 |
| Full Flexi | 440 | 620 | 479 |
Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Engen
- Mainliner DPTA-POL-PHW
Travel Time Scheduled from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Engen (Year 2026)
The quickest Intercape bus from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Engen is scheduled to take 10 hours and 30 minutes, whilst the slowest takes 10 hours and 30 minutes; on average the travel time is 10 hours and 30 minutes.
Scheduled departure times from Johannesburg vary from as early as 8:15am, to as late as 8:15am. Scheduled arrival times at Phalaborwa Engen vary from 6:45pm to 6:45pm.
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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To: Phalaborwa Engen
Address: Engen Impala Service Station, Namakgale R71
Province: Limpopo
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -23.91841059
Longitude: 31.02852506
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 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 Phalaborwa Engen to Johannesburg
What about the return journey? Click here to see prices, departure times, and arrival times of Intercape buses travelling from Phalaborwa Engen to Johannesburg.