Intercape Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Jeffreys Bay
Intercape offers bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Jeffreys Bay, with 1-way prices having ranged from R585 to R740 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Jeffreys Bay is R585 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Pietermaritzburg at 17:10 on Tue 15 Sep 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Jeffreys Bay at 10:45 on Wed 16 Sep 2026 (duration of 17 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R525 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth departing Pietermaritzburg at 17:10 on Tue 15 Sep 2026 and arriving in Jeffreys Bay at 10:45 on Wed 16 Sep 2026 (duration of 17 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R626, Flexi: R661, Full Flexi: R695. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R626, Flexi: R562, Full Flexi: R591.
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 Pietermaritzburg to Jeffreys Bay
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-09-10 15:59:38
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Pietermaritzburg) | Arrive (Jeffreys Bay) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 08:25am | 01:20am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 5:10pm | 10:45am | 650 | 618 | 585 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 585 | 666 | 626 |
| Flexi | 618 | 703 | 661 |
| Full Flexi | 650 | 740 | 695 |
Intercape Routes from Pietermaritzburg to Jeffreys Bay
- Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 16h 55m, slowest 17h 35m, average 17h 14m.
Departures vary from 8:25am to 5:10pm. Arrivals from 1:20am to 10:45am.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Pietermaritzburg
Address: Intercape Office in Burger St (opposite the McDonalds and next to the Big Sky Intercity offices)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
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: -29.6045515
Longitude: 30.3817751
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Pietermaritzburg on Google Maps
Arrival: Jeffreys Bay
Address: Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)
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: -34.0156316
Longitude: 24.8854541
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Jeffreys Bay 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 Jeffreys Bay to Pietermaritzburg
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Jeffreys Bay to Pietermaritzburg.