Intercape Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Pinetown
Intercape offers bus tickets from Pretoria to Pinetown, with 1-way prices having ranged from R340 to R600 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pretoria to Pinetown is R340 in Saver class on a Big Sky Intercity coach; taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN scheduled to depart Pretoria at 20:30 on Thu 21 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pinetown at 05:05 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 8 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R340 in Saver class; taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN departing Pretoria at 20:30 on Thu 21 May 2026 and arriving in Pinetown at 05:05 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 8 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R382, Flexi: R447, Full Flexi: R534. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R382, Flexi: R380, Full Flexi: R454.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Pretoria to Pinetown
Select a date block below to view the full schedule for that day. Green indicates the lowest fare.
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 Pinetown
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 02:28:08
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (PRETORIA - Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)) | Arrive (PINETOWN - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 6:30pm | Fri 22 May 2026 05:00am | 600 | 520 | 460 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 21 May 2026 8:30pm | Fri 22 May 2026 05:05am | 480 | 420 | 340 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 07:45am | Fri 22 May 2026 4:30pm | 520 | 420 | 360 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 6:30pm | Sat 23 May 2026 05:00am | 580 | 480 | 420 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 22 May 2026 8:30pm | Sat 23 May 2026 05:05am | 480 | 420 | 340 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 07:45am | Sat 23 May 2026 4:30pm | 520 | 420 | 360 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 6:30pm | Sun 24 May 2026 05:00am | 580 | 480 | 420 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 23 May 2026 8:30pm | Sun 24 May 2026 05:05am | 480 | 420 | 340 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 07:45am | Sun 24 May 2026 4:30pm | 520 | 420 | 360 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 6:30pm | Mon 25 May 2026 05:00am | 580 | 480 | 420 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 24 May 2026 8:30pm | Mon 25 May 2026 05:05am | 480 | 420 | 340 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 340 | 460 | 382 |
| Flexi | 420 | 520 | 447 |
| Full Flexi | 480 | 600 | 534 |
Intercape Routes from Pretoria to Pinetown
- Express Mainliner PTA-DBN
- Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 8h 35m, slowest 10h 30m, average 9h 20m.
Departures vary from 7:45am to 8:30pm. Arrivals from 5:00am to 4:30pm.
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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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Pretoria on Google Maps
To: Pinetown
Address: Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)
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: -29.82093
Longitude: 30.836569
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Pinetown 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 Pinetown to Pretoria
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pinetown to Pretoria.