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 R1,800 during 2025:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Queenstown to Cape Town is R440 in Saver class; taking Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA; departing Queenstown at Tue 10 Mar 2026 2:40pm ZA and arriving in Cape Town at Wed 11 Mar 2026 07:00am ZA (a duration of 16 hours 20 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Queenstown to Cape Town is R425 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA; departing Queenstown on Tue 10 Mar 2026 2:40pm ZA and arriving in Cape Town on Wed 11 Mar 2026 07:00am ZA (a duration of 16 hours 20 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R668, Flexi: R731, Full Flexi: R815.
Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R668, Flexi: R621, Full Flexi: R693 (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).
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 10 Mar 2026 2:15pm ZA | Wed 11 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 580.00 | 520.00 | 450.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Tue 10 Mar 2026 2:40pm ZA | Wed 11 Mar 2026 07:00am ZA | 580.00 | 500.00 | 440.00 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Tue 10 Mar 2026 5:45pm ZA | Wed 11 Mar 2026 06:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Tue 10 Mar 2026 6:30pm ZA | Wed 11 Mar 2026 06:45am ZA | 640.00 | 560.00 | 500.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Tue 10 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | Wed 11 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Tue 10 Mar 2026 7:30pm ZA | Wed 11 Mar 2026 08:00am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Wed 11 Mar 2026 2:15pm ZA | Thu 12 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 580.00 | 520.00 | 450.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Wed 11 Mar 2026 2:40pm ZA | Thu 12 Mar 2026 07:00am ZA | 580.00 | 500.00 | 440.00 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Wed 11 Mar 2026 5:45pm ZA | Thu 12 Mar 2026 06:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Wed 11 Mar 2026 6:30pm ZA | Thu 12 Mar 2026 06:45am ZA | 640.00 | 560.00 | 500.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Wed 11 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | Thu 12 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Wed 11 Mar 2026 7:30pm ZA | Thu 12 Mar 2026 08:00am ZA | 630.00 | 550.00 | 490.00 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 12 Mar 2026 2:15pm ZA | Fri 13 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 580.00 | 520.00 | 450.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Thu 12 Mar 2026 2:40pm ZA | Fri 13 Mar 2026 07:00am ZA | 580.00 | 500.00 | 440.00 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Thu 12 Mar 2026 5:45pm ZA | Fri 13 Mar 2026 06:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Thu 12 Mar 2026 6:30pm ZA | Fri 13 Mar 2026 06:45am ZA | 640.00 | 560.00 | 500.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Thu 12 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | Fri 13 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Thu 12 Mar 2026 7:30pm ZA | Fri 13 Mar 2026 08:00am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 13 Mar 2026 2:15pm ZA | Sat 14 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 580.00 | 520.00 | 450.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA | Budgetliner | Fri 13 Mar 2026 2:40pm ZA | Sat 14 Mar 2026 07:00am ZA | 580.00 | 500.00 | 440.00 |
| Mainliner MTH-QT-CA | Mainliner | Fri 13 Mar 2026 5:45pm ZA | Sat 14 Mar 2026 06:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA | Mainliner | Fri 13 Mar 2026 6:30pm ZA | Sat 14 Mar 2026 06:45am ZA | 640.00 | 560.00 | 500.00 |
| Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Fri 13 Mar 2026 6:45pm ZA | Sat 14 Mar 2026 07:15am ZA | 600.00 | 520.00 | 460.00 |
| Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA | Budgetliner | Fri 13 Mar 2026 7:30pm ZA | Sat 14 Mar 2026 08:00am ZA | 610.00 | 530.00 | 470.00 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 400 | 1,600 | 668 |
| Flexi | 460 | 1,700 | 731 |
| Full Flexi | 540 | 1,800 | 815 |
Intercape Routes from Queenstown to Cape Town
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky BLM-FORTB-CA
- Budgetliner MTH-OUDT-CA
- Mainliner MTH-QT-CA
- Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA
- Express Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA
- Budgetliner MTH-QT-CA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky DDBN-MAR-QT-CPT
- Mainliner MAT-KOK-CA low on available seats
Travel Time Scheduled from Queenstown to Cape Town (Year 2026)
The quickest Intercape bus from Queenstown to Cape Town is scheduled to take 11 hours and 55 minutes, whilst the slowest takes 17 hours and 0 minutes; on average the travel time is 13 hours and 44 minutes.
Scheduled departure times from Queenstown vary from as early as 2:15pm, to as late as 7:55pm. Scheduled arrival times at Cape Town vary from 6:15am to 8:00am.
Bus Route Map
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. If you have never used Ubereats before then use promo code eats-robb3998ue at the checkout of Ubereats to get a R50 discount on your first two orders of minimum R100 each for delivery.
Location: View on Google Maps
To: Cape Town
Address: Unit 2 Intercape Corporate Office inside the Cape Town Station complex on Old Marine Drive 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 (weekdays are safer 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. If you have never used Ubereats before then use promo code eats-robb3998ue at the checkout of Ubereats to get a R50 discount on your first two orders of minimum R100 each for delivery.
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 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 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.