Intercape Bus Tickets from Queenstown to Cape Town
Intercape offers bus tickets from Queenstown to Cape Town, with 1-way prices having ranged from R400 to R1,400 during 2025:
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- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R589, Flexi: R662, Full Flexi: R747.
Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R589, Flexi: R563, Full Flexi: R635 (a 15% discount is applicable for pensioners who are 60 or older, ID proof needed - no discounts for saver class tickets).
- Click here to understand the differences between Saver, Flexi and Full Flexi tickets (they have different luggage allowances and amendment fees); and Mainliner vs Sleepliner vs Budgetliner vs Big Sky Intercity coaches (e.g. Sleepliner and Big Sky Intercity offer 150-degree reclining seats).
- Note: Some routes may involve multiple stops (e.g., via Pretoria or Harrismith). Check the booking engine for exact stop details.
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Queenstown to Cape Town
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR). Departures from Johannesburg - Park Station; arrivals at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, 269 Burger St.
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Queenstown - Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)) | Arrive (Cape Town - Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgetliner QT-PE-CA | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 12:30pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 06:30am ZA | 830.00 | 750.00 | 710.00 |
| Mainliner BLM-FORTB-CA | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 2:25pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 07:15am ZA | 1000.00 | 920.00 | 850.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 5:15pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 05:45am ZA | 1200.00 | 1100.00 | 1100.00 |
| Big Sky EL-QT-CA | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 5:40pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 06:30am ZA | 930.00 | 830.00 | 730.00 |
| Express Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 6:15pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 06:45am ZA | 980.00 | 880.00 | 780.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 6:45pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 07:15am ZA | 870.00 | 770.00 | 670.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 7:15pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 08:00am ZA | 820.00 | 740.00 | 680.00 |
| Big Sky DDBN-MAR-QT-CPT | Unknown | Mon 21 Jul 2025 7:40pm ZA | Tue 22 Jul 2025 07:50am ZA | 1200.00 | 1100.00 | 1000.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 5:15pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 05:45am ZA | 1010.00 | 940.00 | 880.00 |
| Big Sky EL-QT-CA | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 5:40pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 06:30am ZA | 720.00 | 640.00 | 580.00 |
| Express Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 6:15pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 06:45am ZA | 710.00 | 640.00 | 570.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 6:45pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 07:15am ZA | 630.00 | 570.00 | 530.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Tue 22 Jul 2025 7:15pm ZA | Wed 23 Jul 2025 08:00am ZA | 800.00 | 700.00 | 600.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 5:15pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 05:45am ZA | 780.00 | 710.00 | 650.00 |
| Big Sky EL-QT-CA | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 5:40pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 06:30am ZA | 660.00 | 580.00 | 520.00 |
| Express Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 6:15pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 06:45am ZA | 620.00 | 550.00 | 480.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 6:45pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 07:15am ZA | 580.00 | 520.00 | 450.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 7:15pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 08:00am ZA | 760.00 | 660.00 | 560.00 |
| Big Sky DDBN-MAR-QT-CPT | Unknown | Wed 23 Jul 2025 7:40pm ZA | Thu 24 Jul 2025 07:50am ZA | 680.00 | 600.00 | 540.00 |
| Mainliner BLM-FORTB-CA | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 2:25pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 07:15am ZA | 660.00 | 580.00 | 520.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 5:15pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 05:45am ZA | 810.00 | 740.00 | 680.00 |
| Big Sky EL-QT-CA | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 5:40pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 06:30am ZA | 660.00 | 580.00 | 520.00 |
| Express Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 6:15pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 06:45am ZA | 650.00 | 580.00 | 510.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 6:45pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 07:15am ZA | 580.00 | 520.00 | 450.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Unknown | Thu 24 Jul 2025 7:15pm ZA | Fri 25 Jul 2025 08:00am ZA | 720.00 | 650.00 | 580.00 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2025)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 400 | 1,300 | 589 |
| Flexi | 460 | 1,300 | 662 |
| Full Flexi | 540 | 1,400 | 747 |
Intercape Routes from Queenstown to Cape Town
- Budgetliner QT-PE-CA
- Big Sky EL-QT-CA
- Express Mainliner MTH-QT-CA
- Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA
- Mainliner BLM-FORTB-CA
- Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA
- Budgetliner EL-QT-CA
- Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA
- Big Sky DDBN-MAR-QT-CPT
Travel Time Scheduled from Queenstown to Cape Town (Year 2025)
The quickest Intercape bus from Queenstown to Cape Town is scheduled to take 12 hours and 10 minutes, whilst the slowest takes 18 hours and 0 minutes; on average the travel time is 13 hours and 39 minutes.
Scheduled departure times from Queenstown vary from as early as 12:30pm, to as late as 7:40pm. Scheduled arrival times at Cape Town vary from 5:45am to 8:00am.
Intercape Bus Route Locations
From: Queenstown
Address: Intercape Office, Cathcart Rd (next to petrol station)
Province: Eastern Cape
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -31.8996093
Longitude: 26.87887
Uber Availability: Available. Schedule your ride in advance, once you have a good idea of your likely arrival time. Try Uber with a R50 discount off your first 5 trips! Use this link to get started. Have you tried Maxim taxi rides? Here is a R500 bonus to get started with Maxim - just download the Maxim app and enter promo code 21C17F0E. There will be plenty of drivers offering so-called cheaper rides; exercise caution and decline them, and just order a ride via the app. Check the car registration number before you get in.
Location: View on Google Maps
To: Cape Town
Address: Unit 2 Intercape Corporate Office inside the Cape Town Station complex on Old Marine Dr on the foreshore of the Cape Town CBD. You can book an Uber to lift you to your destination. Do not leave the station building until your ride arrives, as the vicinity is dodgy. Try arrive while it is still daylight hours and weekdays are better than weekends.
Province: Western Cape
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.92401409
Longitude: 18.43227396
Uber Availability: Available. Schedule your ride in advance, once you have a good idea of your likely arrival time. Try Uber with a R50 discount off your first 5 trips! Use this link to get started. Have you tried Maxim taxi rides? Here is a R500 bonus to get started with Maxim - just download the Maxim app and enter promo code 21C17F0E. There will be plenty of drivers offering so-called cheaper rides; exercise caution and decline them, and just order a ride via the app. Check the car registration number before you get in.
Location: View on Google Maps
Safety considerations
Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is riskier), with weekdays 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 wonder why the journey times 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.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Cape Town to Queenstown
What about the return journey? Click here to see prices, departure times, and arrival times of Intercape buses travelling from Cape Town to Queenstown.