Intercape Bus Tickets from PE Train Station to Bloemfontein
Intercape offers bus tickets from PE Train Station to Bloemfontein, with 1-way prices having ranged from R420 to R1,140 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from PE Train Station to Bloemfontein is R480 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner PE-GRH-FORT-PTA scheduled to depart PE Train Station at 15:15 on Thu 28 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Bloemfontein at 02:10 on Fri 29 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 55 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R459 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner PE-GRH-FORT-PTA departing PE Train Station at 15:15 on Thu 28 May 2026 and arriving in Bloemfontein at 02:10 on Fri 29 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 55 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R551, Flexi: R594, Full Flexi: R673. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R551, Flexi: R505, Full Flexi: R572.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: PE Train Station to Bloemfontein
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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 PE Train Station to Bloemfontein
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-23 01:39:26
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
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| Route | Coach Type | Depart (PE TRAIN STATION - Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street) | Arrive (BLOEMFONTEIN - Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PE-GRH-FORT-PTA | Mainliner | Thu 28 May 2026 3:15pm | Fri 29 May 2026 02:10am | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PE-GRF-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 28 May 2026 4:50pm | Fri 29 May 2026 02:50am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Mainliner PE-GRH-FORT-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 29 May 2026 3:15pm | Sat 30 May 2026 02:10am | 800 | 700 | 640 |
| Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PE-GRF-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 29 May 2026 4:50pm | Sat 30 May 2026 02:50am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Mainliner PE-GRH-FORT-PTA | Mainliner | Sat 30 May 2026 3:15pm | Sun 31 May 2026 02:10am | 800 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner PE-GRH-FORT-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 31 May 2026 3:15pm | Mon 01 Jun 2026 02:10am | 820 | 720 | 660 |
| Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PE-GRF-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 31 May 2026 4:50pm | Mon 01 Jun 2026 02:50am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 420 | 1,020 | 551 |
| Flexi | 460 | 1,060 | 594 |
| Full Flexi | 540 | 1,140 | 673 |
Intercape Routes from PE Train Station to Bloemfontein
- Mainliner PE-GRH-FORT-PTA
- Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PE-GRF-PTA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 10h 0m, slowest 10h 55m, average 10h 35m.
Departures vary from 3:15pm to 4:50pm. Arrivals from 2:10am to 2:50am.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: PE Train Station
Address: Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Province: Eastern Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Busy transit area. Good during the day, but be cautious of pickpockets and stay in well-lit areas at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.960682
Longitude: 25.624472
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View PE Train Station 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 Bloemfontein 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 PE Train Station
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