Intercape Bus Tickets from Qumbu to Pietermaritzburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Qumbu to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R351 to R920 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Qumbu to Pietermaritzburg is R414 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Port Elizabeth to Durban scheduled to depart Qumbu at 02:50 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 07:35 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 (duration of 4 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R371 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Port Elizabeth to Durban departing Qumbu at 02:50 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 07:35 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 (duration of 4 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R557, Flexi: R596, Full Flexi: R645. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R557, Flexi: R507, Full Flexi: R548.
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 Qumbu to Pietermaritzburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-13 11:47:38
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Qumbu) | Arrive (Pietermaritzburg) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth to Durban | Mainliner | 02:50am | 07:35am | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 04:50am | 09:45am | 630 | 599 | 567 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Queenstown | Mainliner | 12:30pm | 5:30pm | 470 | 447 | 423 |
| Mthatha to Pretoria via Pietermaritzburg | Mainliner | 7:00pm | 11:50pm | 920 | 840 | 780 |
| East London to Pretoria via Mthatha | Mainliner | 7:15pm | 12:05am | 900 | 800 | 740 |
| East London to Pretoria via Mthatha | Mainliner | 8:15pm | 12:55am | 920 | 840 | 780 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 351 | 780 | 557 |
| Flexi | 371 | 840 | 596 |
| Full Flexi | 390 | 920 | 645 |
Intercape Routes from Qumbu to Pietermaritzburg
- Port Elizabeth to Durban
- Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to Durban via Queenstown
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Kokstad
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Pietermaritzburg
- East London to Pretoria via Mthatha
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 4h 40m, slowest 5h 40m, average 4h 54m.
Departures vary from 2:50am to 8:15pm. Arrivals from 12:05am to 11:50pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Qumbu
Address: Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)
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: -31.163524
Longitude: 28.867787
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Qumbu on Google Maps
Arrival: Pietermaritzburg
Address: Intercape Office in Burger St (opposite the McDonalds and next to the Big Sky Intercity offices)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
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: -29.6045515
Longitude: 30.3817751
Uber Availability: Available.
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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 Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu.