Intercape Bus Tickets from Mthatha Station to East London Station
Intercape offers bus tickets from Mthatha Station to East London Station, with 1-way prices having ranged from R324 to R220,260,455 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Mthatha Station to East London Station is R324 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Mthatha Station at 12:00 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in East London Station at 15:20 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 (duration of 3 hours 20 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R291 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth departing Mthatha Station at 12:00 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 and arriving in East London Station at 15:20 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 (duration of 3 hours 20 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R13,766,827, Flexi: R617, Full Flexi: R1,266,895. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R13,766,827, Flexi: R524, Full Flexi: R1,076,861.
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 Mthatha Station to East London Station
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-20 02:33:00
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Mthatha Station) | Arrive (East London Station) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 12:10am | 03:25am | 770 | 732 | 693 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 12:25am | 03:35am | 1,160 | 1,060 | 1,000 |
| Pretoria to East London via Mthatha | Mainliner | 05:30am | 09:15am | 380 | 361 | 342 |
| Pretoria to East London via Mthatha | Mainliner | 07:50am | 10:50am | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 12:00pm | 3:20pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 1:15pm | 4:55pm | 540 | 513 | 486 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 3:30pm | 7:20pm | 720 | 684 | 648 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 11:25pm | 02:25am | 1,040 | 960 | 900 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 324 | 220,260,455 | 13,766,827 |
| Flexi | 342 | 1,060 | 617 |
| Full Flexi | 360 | 20,260,502 | 1,266,895 |
Intercape Routes from Mthatha Station to East London Station
- East London Station
- Durban to Port Elizabeth
- Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- Pretoria to East London via Mthatha
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Fort Beaufort
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 3h 0m, slowest 3h 50m, average 3h 24m.
Departures vary from 12:10am to 11:25pm. Arrivals from 2:25am to 7:20pm.
Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Mthatha Station
Address: Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)
Province: Eastern 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: -32.887139
Longitude: 27.389297
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Mthatha Station on Google Maps
Arrival: East London Station
Address: Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)
Province: Eastern 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: -33.01174633
Longitude: 27.91942934
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View East London Station 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 East London Station to Mthatha Station
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