Intercape Bus Tickets from Mthatha Station to Somerset West
Intercape offers bus tickets from Mthatha Station to Somerset West, with 1-way prices having ranged from R600 to R920 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Mthatha Station to Somerset West is R600 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner DBN-PE-CA scheduled to depart Mthatha Station at 15:00 on Thu 21 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Somerset West at 10:45 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 19 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R561 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA departing Mthatha Station at 11:00 on Fri 22 May 2026 and arriving in Somerset West at 05:55 on Sat 23 May 2026 (duration of 18 hours 55 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R659, Flexi: R724, Full Flexi: R809. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R659, Flexi: R615, Full Flexi: R688.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Mthatha Station to Somerset West
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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 Somerset West
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 01:36:43
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (MTHATHA STATION - Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)) | Arrive (SOMERSET WEST - Shell Garage, Sir Lowrys Pass (N2)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner MTH-PE-CA | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 11:30am | Fri 22 May 2026 06:40am | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 2:00pm | Fri 22 May 2026 06:30am | 860 | 760 | 700 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 3:00pm | Fri 22 May 2026 10:45am | 750 | 680 | 600 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Fri 22 May 2026 11:00am | Sat 23 May 2026 05:55am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MTH-PE-CA | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 11:30am | Sat 23 May 2026 06:40am | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 2:00pm | Sat 23 May 2026 06:30am | 860 | 760 | 700 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 3:00pm | Sat 23 May 2026 10:45am | 750 | 680 | 600 |
| Mainliner MTH-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 11:30am | Sun 24 May 2026 06:40am | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 2:00pm | Sun 24 May 2026 06:30am | 860 | 760 | 700 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 3:00pm | Sun 24 May 2026 10:45am | 810 | 740 | 660 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Sun 24 May 2026 11:00am | Mon 25 May 2026 05:55am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner MTH-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 11:30am | Mon 25 May 2026 06:40am | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 2:00pm | Mon 25 May 2026 06:30am | 860 | 760 | 700 |
| Mainliner DBN-PE-CA | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 3:00pm | Mon 25 May 2026 10:45am | 750 | 680 | 600 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 24 May 2026 10:55pm | Mon 25 May 2026 7:20pm | 750 | 680 | 600 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 600 | 760 | 659 |
| Flexi | 660 | 820 | 724 |
| Full Flexi | 740 | 920 | 809 |
Intercape Routes from Mthatha Station to Somerset West
- Mainliner MTH-PE-CA
- Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA
- Mainliner DBN-PE-CA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DBN-PE-CA
- Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 16h 30m, slowest 20h 25m, average 18h 40m.
Departures vary from 11:00am to 10:55pm. Arrivals from 5:55am to 7:20pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: 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
To: 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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Somerset West 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 Somerset West to Mthatha Station
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Somerset West to Mthatha Station.