Intercape Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R300 to R960 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is R280 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Durban to Pretoria scheduled to depart Pietermaritzburg at 08:50 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg at 15:30 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 (duration of 6 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R280 in Saver class; taking Express Durban to Pretoria departing Pietermaritzburg at 08:50 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 and arriving in Johannesburg at 15:30 on Sat 22 Aug 2026 (duration of 6 hours 40 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R430, Flexi: R481, Full Flexi: R547. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R430, Flexi: R409, Full Flexi: R465.
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 Johannesburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-08-17 23:46:22
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Pietermaritzburg) | Arrive (Johannesburg) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London to Pretoria via Mthatha | Mainliner | 02:25am | 09:25am | 620 | 589 | 558 |
| Express Durban to Pretoria | Mainliner | 08:50am | 3:30pm | 420 | 360 | 280 |
| Express Durban to Pretoria | Mainliner | 09:50am | 5:05pm | 420 | 360 | 300 |
| Night Durban to Pretoria via Kimberley | Mainliner | 8:50pm | 4:00pm | 1,000 | 900 | 840 |
| Express Durban to Pretoria via Swinburne | Mainliner | 9:20pm | 04:00am | 400 | 360 | 300 |
| Durban to Pretoria via Vereeniging | Mainliner | 9:30pm | 06:00am | 420 | 360 | 300 |
| Night Margate to Pretoria via Durban | Mainliner | 10:20pm | 05:00am | 380 | 340 | 300 |
| Durban to Pretoria via Harrismith | Mainliner | 11:20pm | 06:15am | 420 | 360 | 300 |
| Richards Bay to Pretoria via Durban | Mainliner | 11:50pm | 06:15am | 420 | 360 | 300 |
| Mthatha to Pretoria via Pietermaritzburg | Mainliner | 11:55pm | 06:40am | 620 | 589 | 558 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 300 | 800 | 430 |
| Flexi | 360 | 860 | 481 |
| Full Flexi | 400 | 960 | 547 |
Intercape Routes from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
- East London to Pretoria via Mthatha
- Express Durban to Pretoria
- Durban to Pretoria via Vereeniging and Ladysmith
- Richards Bay to Pretoria via Durban
- Margate to Pretoria via Durban
- Durban to Pretoria via Harrismith
- Night Durban to Pretoria via Kimberley
- Durban to Pretoria via Vereeniging
- Express Durban to Pretoria via Swinburne
- Night Margate to Pretoria via Durban
- Matatiele to Pretoria via Kokstad
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Pietermaritzburg
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 5h 40m, slowest 19h 10m, average 8h 10m.
Departures vary from 12:10am to 11:55pm. Arrivals from 4:00am to 7:50pm.
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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.
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Arrival: Johannesburg
Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 2/10
Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.19704997
Longitude: 28.04221218
Uber Availability: Available.
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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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg.