Intercape Bus Tickets from Queenstown to Bloemfontein
Intercape offers bus tickets from Queenstown to Bloemfontein, with 1-way prices having ranged from R414 to R900 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Queenstown to Bloemfontein is R440 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Queenstown to Pretoria via Potchefstroom scheduled to depart Queenstown at 09:00 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Bloemfontein at 14:00 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 (duration of 5 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R425 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Queenstown to Pretoria via Potchefstroom departing Queenstown at 09:00 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 and arriving in Bloemfontein at 14:00 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 (duration of 5 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R574, Flexi: R610, Full Flexi: R663. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R574, Flexi: R519, Full Flexi: R564.
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 Queenstown to Bloemfontein
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-07 14:56:36
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Queenstown) | Arrive (Bloemfontein) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown to Pretoria via Potchefstroom | Mainliner | 09:00am | 2:00pm | 580 | 500 | 440 |
| Cape Town to Bloemfontein via Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 1:15pm | 6:15pm | 940 | 840 | 780 |
| Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown | Mainliner | 6:00pm | 11:00pm | 900 | 820 | 780 |
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown | Mainliner | 7:20pm | 11:50pm | 840 | 760 | 720 |
| Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 7:20pm | 12:20am | 760 | 680 | 640 |
| Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Engcobo | Budgetliner | 7:25pm | 12:25am | 760 | 680 | 640 |
| East London to Pretoria via Bloemfontein | Mainliner | 8:15pm | 01:15am | 670 | 637 | 603 |
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 9:50pm | 02:10am | 640 | 608 | 576 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 414 | 820 | 574 |
| Flexi | 437 | 820 | 610 |
| Full Flexi | 460 | 900 | 663 |
Intercape Routes from Queenstown to Bloemfontein
- Cape Town to Bloemfontein via Fort Beaufort
- Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Engcobo
- East London to Pretoria via Bloemfontein
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort
- Queenstown to Pretoria via Potchefstroom
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 4h 20m, slowest 5h 0m, average 4h 51m.
Departures vary from 9:00am to 9:50pm. Arrivals from 12:20am to 11:50pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Queenstown
Address: Intercape Office, Cathcart Rd (next to petrol station)
Province: Eastern Cape
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: -31.8996093
Longitude: 26.87887
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Queenstown on Google Maps
Arrival: 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.
⛅ Jul Weather
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: 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 Queenstown
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Bloemfontein to Queenstown.