How much is the Intercape bus from Pretoria to Kroonstad?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R360 to R1,500 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R522.

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Kroonstad?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 4 hours and 39 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 Kroonstad

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Pretoria to Kroonstad, with 1-way prices having ranged from R360 to R1,500 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pretoria to Kroonstad is R522 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet scheduled to depart Pretoria at 17:00 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Kroonstad at 20:30 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 (duration of 3 hours 30 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R468 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet departing Pretoria at 17:00 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 and arriving in Kroonstad at 20:30 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 (duration of 3 hours 30 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R686, Flexi: R716, Full Flexi: R758. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R686, Flexi: R609, Full Flexi: R644.

The journey takes on average 4 hours and 39 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 Kroonstad

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-13 10:47:37

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Pretoria)	Arrive (Kroonstad)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	10:00am	2:40pm	1,500	1,450	1,450
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	11:30am	4:10pm	790	751	711
Malelane to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg	Mainliner	1:45pm	6:15pm	820	820	820
Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	2:00pm	7:15pm	1,060	980	940
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	3:30pm	8:30pm	1,200	1,100	1,040
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	3:30pm	8:10pm	750	713	675
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown	Mainliner	4:00pm	8:55pm	620	589	558
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	4:30pm	9:25pm	650	618	585
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	5:00pm	9:55pm	1,090	1,050	1,050
Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet	Mainliner	5:00pm	8:30pm	580	551	522
Express Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	5:30pm	9:55pm	840	798	756
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Mainliner	5:30pm	10:40pm	710	675	639
Express Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	6:00pm	10:40pm	880	836	792
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo	Budgetliner	6:00pm	9:45pm	850	770	730

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	360	1,450	686
Flexi	380	1,450	716
Full Flexi	400	1,500	758

Intercape Routes from Pretoria to Kroonstad

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

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 3h 30m, slowest 5h 15m, average 4h 39m.

Departures vary from 10:00am to 9:30pm. Arrivals from 2:10am to 10:40pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: 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.

⛅ Jul Weather

Temp: 11°C (H: 19°C / L: 4°C)

Rain: 3mm (1 days)

Humidity: 50%

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Location: View Pretoria on Google Maps

Arrival: Kroonstad

Address: Shell Ultra City, next to N1 off ramp (Whistle Shop)

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: -27.6263903

Longitude: 27.2571821

Uber Availability: Available.

Need a safe ride from the station?

Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad to Pretoria

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