Intercape Bus Tickets from Queenstown to Orkney
Intercape offers bus tickets from Queenstown to Orkney, with 1-way prices having ranged from R504 to R670 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Queenstown to Orkney is R504 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown scheduled to depart Queenstown at 19:20 on Sun 18 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Orkney at 04:35 on Mon 19 Oct 2026 (duration of 9 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R452 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown departing Queenstown at 19:20 on Sun 18 Oct 2026 and arriving in Orkney at 04:35 on Mon 19 Oct 2026 (duration of 9 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R551, Flexi: R582, Full Flexi: R613. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R551, Flexi: R495, Full Flexi: R521.
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 Orkney
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-13 08:55:28
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Queenstown) | Arrive (Orkney) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown | Mainliner | 7:20pm | 03:55am | 670 | 637 | 603 |
| Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 7:20pm | 04:35am | 560 | 532 | 504 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 504 | 603 | 551 |
| Flexi | 532 | 637 | 582 |
| Full Flexi | 560 | 670 | 613 |
Intercape Routes from Queenstown to Orkney
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 8h 35m, slowest 9h 15m, average 8h 55m.
Departures vary from 7:20pm to 7:20pm. Arrivals from 3:55am to 4:35am.
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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.
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Arrival: Orkney
Address: Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Avenue (JY Motors)
Province: North West
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: -26.992571
Longitude: 26.677433
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Orkney 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 Orkney to Queenstown
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Orkney to Queenstown.