Intercape Bus Tickets from Kokstad to Somerset West
Intercape offers bus tickets from Kokstad to Somerset West, with 1-way prices having ranged from R620 to R970 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Kokstad to Somerset West is R620 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Kokstad at 20:35 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Somerset West at 20:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R578 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth departing Kokstad at 20:35 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Somerset West at 20:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R765, Flexi: R815, Full Flexi: R878. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R765, Flexi: R693, Full Flexi: R746.
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 Kokstad to Somerset West
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 01:55:13
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Kokstad) | Arrive (Somerset West) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matatiele to Cape Town via Kokstad | Mainliner | 10:50am | 06:30am | 960 | 885 | 839 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 11:50am | 10:45am | 970 | 894 | 848 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 8:35pm | 8:50pm | 740 | 680 | 620 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 620 | 848 | 765 |
| Flexi | 680 | 894 | 815 |
| Full Flexi | 740 | 970 | 878 |
Intercape Routes from Kokstad to Somerset West
- Matatiele to Cape Town via Kokstad
- Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 0h 15m, slowest 22h 55m, average 14h 17m.
Departures vary from 10:50am to 8:35pm. Arrivals from 6:30am to 8:50pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Kokstad
Address: Engen Garage, Main Street (Mount Currie Inn)
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 087-8218219
Latitude: -30.57138846
Longitude: 29.44066537
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Kokstad on Google Maps
Arrival: Somerset West
Address: Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Province: Western Cape
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: -34.125674
Longitude: 18.892687
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 Somerset West to Kokstad
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Somerset West to Kokstad.