How much is the Intercape bus from Pretoria to Bloemfontein?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R340 to R1,220,260,715 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R380.

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Bloemfontein?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Bloemfontein

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Pretoria to Bloemfontein, with 1-way prices having ranged from R340 to R1,220,260,715 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pretoria to Bloemfontein is R380 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Potchefstroom scheduled to depart Pretoria at 07:30 on Sat 23 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Bloemfontein at 16:45 on Sat 23 May 2026 (duration of 9 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R374 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Potchefstroom departing Pretoria at 07:30 on Sat 23 May 2026 and arriving in Bloemfontein at 16:45 on Sat 23 May 2026 (duration of 9 hours 15 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R17,187,206, Flexi: R503, Full Flexi: R285,935. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R17,187,206, Flexi: R428, Full Flexi: R243,045.

The journey takes on average 8 hours and 45 minutes.

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 Pretoria to Bloemfontein

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-23 01:40:22

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Pretoria)	Arrive (Bloemfontein)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley	Mainliner	07:15am	7:10pm	940	840	780
Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Potchefstroom	Mainliner	07:30am	4:45pm	520	440	380
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	10:00am	5:50pm	740	640	580
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown	Mainliner	10:45am	7:40pm	540	460	400
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	11:30am	7:20pm	740	660	600
Malelane to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg	Mainliner	1:45pm	9:30pm	540	440	380
Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	2:00pm	10:10pm	600	520	460
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	3:30pm	11:20pm	560	480	420
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	3:30pm	11:20pm	580	480	420
Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Budgetliner	4:00pm	12:50am	540	460	420
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown	Mainliner	4:00pm	11:50pm	540	460	400
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	4:30pm	12:35am	640	580	510
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	5:00pm	12:30am	540	480	400
Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet	Mainliner	5:00pm	11:50pm	540	440	380
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Mainliner	5:30pm	01:40am	640	540	480
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo	Budgetliner	6:00pm	12:50am	600	500	440
Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Kimberley	Mainliner	8:30pm	08:35am	540	440	380
Express Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Welkom	Mainliner	9:30pm	05:35am	540	440	380

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	340	1,220,260,715	17,187,206
Flexi	400	880	503
Full Flexi	480	20,260,212	285,935

Intercape Routes from Pretoria to Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown
Malelane to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg
Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein
Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Kimberley
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein
Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Potchefstroom
Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Welkom
Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo
Express Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Welkom

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 6h 50m, slowest 12h 5m, average 8h 45m.

Departures vary from 7:15am to 9:30pm. Arrivals from 12:30am to 11:50pm.

Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

From: Pretoria

Address: Intercape Office at Pretoria Station's Luxury Coach Terminal - on the corner of Scheiding and Paul Kruger Street

Province: Gauteng

Safety Rating: 2/10

Busy hub. High situational awareness needed, especially around the perimeter. Stay inside the terminal building.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -25.7571741

Longitude: 28.1868882

Uber Availability: Available.

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Location: View Pretoria 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 Trips

Location: 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 Pretoria

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Bloemfontein to Pretoria.