Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R340 to R880 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is R280 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Pretoria to Durban scheduled to depart Johannesburg at 07:30 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 13:55 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 (duration of 6 hours 25 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R280 in Saver class; taking Express Pretoria to Durban departing Johannesburg at 07:30 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 13:55 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 (duration of 6 hours 25 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R432, Flexi: R483, Full Flexi: R550. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R432, Flexi: R411, Full Flexi: R468.
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 Pietermaritzburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-08-17 23:09:18
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Johannesburg) | Arrive (Pietermaritzburg) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Pretoria to Durban | Mainliner | 07:30am | 1:55pm | 420 | 340 | 280 |
| Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley | Mainliner | 09:00am | 05:05am | 880 | 780 | 720 |
| Express Pretoria to Durban | Mainliner | 09:30am | 4:00pm | 420 | 360 | 300 |
| Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg | Mainliner | 6:30pm | 01:05am | 620 | 589 | 558 |
| Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging | Mainliner | 8:00pm | 04:25am | 460 | 400 | 340 |
| Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban | Mainliner | 8:30pm | 03:30am | 380 | 340 | 300 |
| Pretoria to Durban via Harrismith | Mainliner | 10:00pm | 04:30am | 420 | 360 | 300 |
| Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban | Mainliner | 11:00pm | 05:30am | 420 | 360 | 300 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 340 | 720 | 432 |
| Flexi | 380 | 780 | 483 |
| Full Flexi | 400 | 880 | 550 |
Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Express Pretoria to Durban
- Pretoria to Margate via Durban
- Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban
- Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith and Vereeniging
- Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley
- Pretoria to Matatiele via Kokstad
- Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging
- Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban
- Pretoria to Durban via Harrismith
- Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg
- Express Pretoria to Durban via Swinburne
- Pretoria to East London via Mthatha
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 6h 20m, slowest 20h 5m, average 8h 7m.
Departures vary from 7:30am to 11:00pm. Arrivals from 12:40am to 11:20pm.
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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.
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Arrival: Pietermaritzburg
Address: Intercape Office in Burger St (opposite the McDonalds and next to the Big Sky Intercity offices)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -29.6045515
Longitude: 30.3817751
Uber Availability: Available.
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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 Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg.