Intercape Bus Tickets from Malelane to O.R. Tambo Airport
Intercape offers bus tickets from Malelane to O.R. Tambo Airport, with 1-way prices having ranged from R420 to R580 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Malelane to O.R. Tambo Airport is R420 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Maputo to Pretoria scheduled to depart Malelane at 23:00 on Thu 18 Jun 2026 and scheduled to arrive in O.R. Tambo Airport at 04:20 on Fri 19 Jun 2026 (duration of 5 hours 20 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R408 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Maputo to Pretoria departing Malelane at 23:00 on Thu 18 Jun 2026 and arriving in O.R. Tambo Airport at 04:20 on Fri 19 Jun 2026 (duration of 5 hours 20 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R420, Flexi: R480, Full Flexi: R580. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R420, Flexi: R408, Full Flexi: R493.
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 Malelane to O.R. Tambo Airport
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-13 04:46:10
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Malelane) | Arrive (O.R. Tambo Airport) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo to Pretoria | Mainliner | 11:00pm | 04:20am | 580 | 480 | 420 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Flexi | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| Full Flexi | 580 | 580 | 580 |
Intercape Routes from Malelane to O.R. Tambo Airport
- Maputo to Pretoria
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 5h 20m, slowest 5h 20m, average 5h 20m.
Departures vary from 11:00pm to 11:00pm. Arrivals from 4:20am to 4:20am.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Malelane
Address: Engen Garage, C/O Air and Kiepersol Street
Province: Mpumalanga
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: -25.50033197
Longitude: 31.50933336
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Malelane on Google Maps
Arrival: O.R. Tambo Airport
Address: O.R Tambo bus and coach terminal, O.R. Tambo Airport Road
Province: Gauteng
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: -26.13035078
Longitude: 28.23165588
Uber Availability: Available.
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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View O.R. Tambo Airport on Google Maps
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 O.R. Tambo Airport to Malelane
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from O.R. Tambo Airport to Malelane.