Intercape Bus Tickets from Potchefstroom Total to Garies
Intercape offers bus tickets from Potchefstroom Total to Garies, with 1-way prices having ranged from R1,080 to R1,300 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Potchefstroom Total to Garies is R1,080 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington scheduled to depart Potchefstroom Total at 09:10 on Tue 07 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Garies at 03:55 on Wed 08 Jul 2026 (duration of 18 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R969 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington departing Potchefstroom Total at 09:10 on Tue 07 Jul 2026 and arriving in Garies at 03:55 on Wed 08 Jul 2026 (duration of 18 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R1,125, Flexi: R1,188, Full Flexi: R1,250. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R1,125, Flexi: R1,010, Full Flexi: R1,063.
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 Potchefstroom Total to Garies
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-02 11:47:02
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Potchefstroom Total) | Arrive (Garies) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington | Mainliner | 09:10am | 03:55am | 1,200 | 1,140 | 1,080 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 1,080 | 1,170 | 1,125 |
| Flexi | 1,140 | 1,235 | 1,188 |
| Full Flexi | 1,200 | 1,300 | 1,250 |
Intercape Routes from Potchefstroom Total to Garies
- Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 18h 45m, slowest 18h 45m, average 18h 45m.
Departures vary from 9:10am to 9:10am. Arrivals from 3:55am to 3:55am.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Potchefstroom Total
Address: Total Garage, Rocher Street (N12)
Province: North West
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: -26.7078689
Longitude: 27.1170185
Uber Availability: Available.
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Arrival: Garies
Address: Garies Spaar, Main Road
Province: Northern Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -30.561753
Longitude: 17.990138
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Garies 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 Garies to Potchefstroom Total
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Garies to Potchefstroom Total.