Intercape Bus Tickets from Paterson to Bloemfontein
Intercape offers bus tickets from Paterson to Bloemfontein, with 1-way prices having ranged from R522 to R1,110 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Paterson to Bloemfontein is R612 in Saver class on a Sleepliner coach; taking Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA scheduled to depart Paterson at 19:30 on Mon 20 Apr 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Bloemfontein at 02:55 on Tue 21 Apr 2026 (duration of 7 hours 25 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R549 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA departing Paterson at 19:30 on Mon 20 Apr 2026 and arriving in Bloemfontein at 02:55 on Tue 21 Apr 2026 (duration of 7 hours 25 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R647, Flexi: R682, Full Flexi: R718. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R647, Flexi: R580, Full Flexi: R610.
- Click here to understand the differences between Saver, Flexi and Full Flexi tickets.
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Paterson to Bloemfontein
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-04-15 02:11:13
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (PATERSON - Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street) | Arrive (BLOEMFONTEIN - Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Mon 20 Apr 2026 7:30pm ZA | Tue 21 Apr 2026 02:55am ZA | 680 | 646 | 612 |
| Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Tue 21 Apr 2026 7:30pm ZA | Wed 22 Apr 2026 02:55am ZA | 720 | 684 | 648 |
| Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Wed 22 Apr 2026 7:30pm ZA | Thu 23 Apr 2026 02:55am ZA | 720 | 684 | 648 |
| Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Thu 23 Apr 2026 7:30pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 02:55am ZA | 780 | 741 | 702 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 522 | 999 | 647 |
| Flexi | 551 | 1,055 | 682 |
| Full Flexi | 580 | 1,110 | 718 |
Intercape Routes from Paterson to Bloemfontein
- Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA
- Sleepliner PE-BLM-PTA low on available seats
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 7h 25m, slowest 7h 25m, average 7h 25m.
Departures vary from 7:30pm to 7:30pm. Arrivals from 2:55am to 2:55am.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Paterson
Address: Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street
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: -33.43766364
Longitude: 25.96463316
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View on Google Maps
To: Bloemfontein
Address: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre). Be extra vigilant if arriving at night. Do not walk from the station to your hotel at night, even if it looks close on the map. Use Uber.
Province: Free State
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: -29.1200605
Longitude: 26.2069933
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View 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 Bloemfontein to Paterson
What about the return journey? Click here to see prices, departure times, and arrival times of Intercape buses travelling from Bloemfontein to Paterson.