Intercape Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Richards Bay
Intercape offers bus tickets from Pretoria to Richards Bay, with 1-way prices having ranged from R340 to R640 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pretoria to Richards Bay is R340 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban scheduled to depart Pretoria at 06:15 on Fri 18 Sep 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Richards Bay at 20:30 on Fri 18 Sep 2026 (duration of 14 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R340 in Saver class; taking Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban departing Pretoria at 06:15 on Fri 18 Sep 2026 and arriving in Richards Bay at 20:30 on Fri 18 Sep 2026 (duration of 14 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R405, Flexi: R463, Full Flexi: R550. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R405, Flexi: R394, Full Flexi: R468.
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 Richards Bay
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-09-13 18:55:21
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Pretoria) | Arrive (Richards Bay) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban | Mainliner | 06:15am | 8:30pm | 480 | 400 | 340 |
| Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban | Mainliner | 9:00pm | 10:00am | 640 | 540 | 480 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 340 | 480 | 405 |
| Flexi | 400 | 540 | 463 |
| Full Flexi | 470 | 640 | 550 |
Intercape Routes from Pretoria to Richards Bay
- Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 13h 0m, slowest 14h 15m, average 13h 30m.
Departures vary from 6:15am to 9:00pm. Arrivals from 10:00am to 8:30pm.
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Bus Route Map
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.
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Arrival: Richards Bay
Address: Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade, Richards Bay Central, 3900
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
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: -28.74801586
Longitude: 32.05253698
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay to Pretoria
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Richards Bay to Pretoria.