How much is the Intercape bus from Namibian Border (A) to Upington?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R396 to R440 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R342.

How long is the bus ride from Namibian Border (A) to Upington?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 1 hours and 30 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Namibian Border (A) to Upington

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Namibian Border (A) to Upington, with 1-way prices having ranged from R396 to R440 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Namibian Border (A) to Upington is R342 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Windhoek to Upington scheduled to depart Namibian Border (A) at 04:00 on Wed 01 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Upington at 05:30 on Wed 01 Jul 2026 (duration of 1 hour 30 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R307 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Windhoek to Upington departing Namibian Border (A) at 04:00 on Wed 01 Jul 2026 and arriving in Upington at 05:30 on Wed 01 Jul 2026 (duration of 1 hour 30 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R396, Flexi: R418, Full Flexi: R440. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R396, Flexi: R355, Full Flexi: R374.

The journey takes on average 1 hours and 30 minutes.

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 Namibian Border (A) to Upington

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-26 22:40:51

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Namibian Border (A))	Arrive (Upington)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Windhoek to Upington	Mainliner	04:00am	05:30am	440	418	396
Windhoek to Upington	Mainliner	04:00am	05:30am	380	361	342

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	396	396	396
Flexi	418	418	418
Full Flexi	440	440	440

Intercape Routes from Namibian Border (A) to Upington

Windhoek to Upington

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 1h 30m, slowest 1h 30m, average 1h 30m.

Departures vary from 4:00am to 4:00am. Arrivals from 5:30am to 5:30am.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: Namibian Border (A)

Address: Ariamsvlei (on route Windhoek to Upington)

Province: Namibia

Safety Rating: 3/10

Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.

Contact: Phone Intercape Namibia on +264 82 410 1000

Latitude: -28.12011583

Longitude: 19.83539239

Uber Availability: Not Available

Location: View Namibian Border (A) on Google Maps

Arrival: Upington

Address: Intercape Office, Lutz St (opposite Nedbank)

Province: Northern 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: -28.4586426

Longitude: 21.2456734

Uber Availability: Available.

⛅ Jul Weather

Temp: 12°C (H: 20°C / L: 2°C)

Rain: 0mm (0 days)

Humidity: 40%

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Location: View Upington 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 Upington to Namibian Border (A)

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Upington to Namibian Border (A).