Intercape Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Welkom
Intercape offers bus tickets from Pretoria to Welkom, with 1-way prices having ranged from R288 to R940 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pretoria to Welkom is R330 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein scheduled to depart Pretoria at 15:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Welkom at 21:15 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 5 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R299 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Malelane to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg departing Pretoria at 13:45 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Welkom at 19:20 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 5 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R383, Flexi: R430, Full Flexi: R500. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R383, Flexi: R366, Full Flexi: R425.
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 Welkom
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 00:01:51
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Pretoria) | Arrive (Welkom) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 10:00am | 3:45pm | 940 | 860 | 800 |
| Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown | Mainliner | 10:45am | 5:35pm | 500 | 420 | 380 |
| Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 11:30am | 5:15pm | 580 | 480 | 420 |
| Malelane to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg | Mainliner | 1:45pm | 7:20pm | 370 | 352 | 333 |
| Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 2:00pm | 8:20pm | 500 | 440 | 400 |
| Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 3:30pm | 9:35pm | 490 | 410 | 370 |
| Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein | Mainliner | 3:30pm | 9:15pm | 460 | 380 | 330 |
| Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 4:00pm | 10:55pm | 480 | 400 | 340 |
| Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown | Mainliner | 4:00pm | 9:45pm | 520 | 440 | 380 |
| Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 4:30pm | 10:30pm | 490 | 410 | 370 |
| Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown | Mainliner | 5:30pm | 11:45pm | 540 | 440 | 380 |
| Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo | Budgetliner | 6:00pm | 10:45pm | 470 | 410 | 350 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 288 | 800 | 383 |
| Flexi | 304 | 860 | 430 |
| Full Flexi | 320 | 940 | 500 |
Intercape Routes from Pretoria to Welkom
- 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 Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein
- Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
- Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown
- Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
- Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo
- Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Potchefstroom
- Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet
- Express Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Welkom
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 4h 45m, slowest 7h 5m, average 6h 1m.
Departures vary from 7:30am to 9:30pm. Arrivals from 3:30am to 11:45pm.
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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: Welkom
Address: EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
Province: Free State
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: -27.9776506
Longitude: 26.7408672
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Welkom 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 Welkom to Pretoria
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Welkom to Pretoria.