Intercape Bus Tickets from Kestell to Pietermaritzburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Kestell to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R306 to R570 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Kestell to Pietermaritzburg is R306 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem scheduled to depart Kestell at 14:10 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 18:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 4 hours 20 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R275 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem departing Kestell at 14:10 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 18:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 4 hours 20 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R383, Flexi: R404, Full Flexi: R425. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R383, Flexi: R343, Full Flexi: R361.
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 Kestell to Pietermaritzburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 03:32:48
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Kestell) | Arrive (Pietermaritzburg) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley | Mainliner | 12:45am | 05:05am | 570 | 542 | 513 |
| Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem | Mainliner | 2:10pm | 6:30pm | 340 | 323 | 306 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 306 | 513 | 383 |
| Flexi | 323 | 542 | 404 |
| Full Flexi | 340 | 570 | 425 |
Intercape Routes from Kestell to Pietermaritzburg
- Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley
- Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 4h 20m, slowest 4h 20m, average 4h 20m.
Departures vary from 12:45am to 2:10pm. Arrivals from 5:05am to 6:30pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Kestell
Address: Nagenoeg Filling Station, Humphrey Simes Street (next to Vetkoek Den)
Province: Free State
Safety Rating: 3/10
Busy transit area. Good during the day, but be cautious of pickpockets and stay in well-lit areas at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -28.3077089
Longitude: 28.7068731
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Kestell on Google Maps
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 Kestell
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Kestell.