Intercape Bus Tickets from Midrand to Cape Town
Intercape offers bus tickets from Midrand to Cape Town, with 1-way prices having ranged from R540 to R2,980 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Midrand to Cape Town is R780 in Saver class on a Sleepliner coach; taking Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA scheduled to depart Midrand at 11:00 on Wed 22 Apr 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Cape Town at 08:45 on Thu 23 Apr 2026 (duration of 21 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R714 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA departing Midrand at 11:00 on Wed 22 Apr 2026 and arriving in Cape Town at 08:45 on Thu 23 Apr 2026 (duration of 21 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R939, Flexi: R1,008, Full Flexi: R1,100. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R939, Flexi: R857, Full Flexi: R935.
- Understand the differences between Saver, Flexi and Full Flexi tickets.
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Midrand to Cape Town
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-04-17 08:08:53
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (MIDRAND - Engen Big Bird 1 Stop (N1)) | Arrive (CAPE TOWN - Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Wed 22 Apr 2026 06:00am ZA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 09:45am ZA | 1,070 | 990 | 920 | |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Wed 22 Apr 2026 10:30am ZA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 07:20am ZA | 980 | 880 | 820 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA | Sleepliner | Wed 22 Apr 2026 11:00am ZA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 08:45am ZA | 940 | 840 | 780 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Wed 22 Apr 2026 5:00pm ZA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 1:30pm ZA | 1,130 | 970 | 900 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA | Sleepliner | Wed 22 Apr 2026 5:30pm ZA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 2:15pm ZA | 1,050 | 950 | 850 |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 06:00am ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 09:45am ZA | 1,150 | 1,070 | 1,000 | |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Thu 23 Apr 2026 10:30am ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 07:20am ZA | 1,110 | 1,010 | 940 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA | Sleepliner | Thu 23 Apr 2026 11:00am ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 08:45am ZA | 1,280 | 1,150 | 1,080 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-BLM-CA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 12:00pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 08:50am ZA | 1,000 | 900 | 840 | |
| Sleepliner PTA-CLV-CA | Sleepliner | Thu 23 Apr 2026 2:30pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 2:00pm ZA | 1,140 | 1,060 | 1,000 |
| Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PTA-BLM-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 23 Apr 2026 4:00pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 12:50pm ZA | 1,220 | 1,100 | 1,000 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Thu 23 Apr 2026 5:00pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 1:30pm ZA | 1,430 | 1,270 | 1,200 |
| Mainliner PTA-KIM-CA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 5:30pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 2:15pm ZA | 1,000 | 920 | 860 | |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 06:00am ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 09:45am ZA | 1,150 | 1,070 | 1,000 | |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Fri 24 Apr 2026 10:30am ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 07:20am ZA | 1,100 | 1,000 | 930 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-BLM-CA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 12:00pm ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 08:50am ZA | 1,080 | 980 | 920 | |
| Sleepliner PTA-CLV-CA | Sleepliner | Fri 24 Apr 2026 2:30pm ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 2:00pm ZA | 1,140 | 1,060 | 1,000 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Fri 24 Apr 2026 5:00pm ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 1:30pm ZA | 1,430 | 1,270 | 1,200 |
| Mainliner PTA-KIM-CA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 5:30pm ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 2:15pm ZA | 1,060 | 980 | 920 | |
| Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 06:00am ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 09:45am ZA | 1,140 | 1,060 | 990 | |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Sat 25 Apr 2026 10:30am ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 07:20am ZA | 1,100 | 1,000 | 970 |
| Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA | Sleepliner | Sat 25 Apr 2026 11:00am ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 08:45am ZA | 1,280 | 1,150 | 1,120 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 12:00pm ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 08:50am ZA | 980 | 880 | 820 | |
| Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PTA-BLM-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 25 Apr 2026 4:00pm ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 12:50pm ZA | 1,050 | 930 | 830 |
| Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA | Sleepliner | Sat 25 Apr 2026 5:00pm ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 1:30pm ZA | 1,200 | 1,040 | 970 |
| Mainliner PTA-KIM-CA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 5:30pm ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 2:15pm ZA | 1,000 | 920 | 860 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 540 | 2,980 | 939 |
| Flexi | 600 | 2,980 | 1,008 |
| Full Flexi | 680 | 2,980 | 1,100 |
Intercape Routes from Midrand to Cape Town
- Mainliner PTA-UPT-CA
- Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA
- Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA
- Sleepliner Express PTA-BLM-CA
- EXM2PTA-BLM-CA
- Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PTA-BLM-CA
- Express Mainliner PTA-BLM-CA
- Mainliner PTA-BLM-CA
- Sleepliner PTA-KIM-CA low on available seats
- Sleepliner Express PTA-BLM-CA low on available seats
- Mainliner PTA-BLM-CA low on available seats
- Mainliner PTA-KIM-CA
- Sleepliner PTA-BLM-CA low on available seats
- Sleepliner PTA-CLV-CA
- Intercape Bus
- Sleepliner
- Sleepliner Express PTA-BLM-CA
- Express Budgetliner PTA-BLM-CA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 19h 25m, slowest 27h 45m, average 21h 50m.
Departures vary from 6:00am to 6:35pm. Arrivals from 7:20am to 2:30pm.
Travelling for a major life event?
If you are relocating to the Cape or travelling to manage family affairs, ensure your legal requirements are in order.
Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Midrand
Address: Engen Big Bird One Stop ( N1)
Province: Gauteng
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: -25.98033
Longitude: 28.125463
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Midrand on Google Maps
To: Cape Town
Address: Unit 2 Intercape Corporate Office inside the Cape Town Station complex on Old Marine Drive on the foreshore of the Cape Town CBD. You can book an Uber to lift you to your destination. Do not leave the station building until your ride arrives, as the vicinity is dodgy. Try arrive while it is still daylight hours (weekdays are safer than weekends).
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Long distance terminal is generally secure, but surrounding CBD requires vigilance at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.92401409
Longitude: 18.43227396
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Midrand
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Cape Town to Midrand.