Intercape Bus Tickets from Richards Bay to Ballito
Intercape offers bus tickets from Richards Bay to Ballito, with 1-way prices having ranged from R288 to R990 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Richards Bay to Ballito is R360 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA scheduled to depart Richards Bay at 19:00 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Ballito at 21:10 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 (duration of 2 hours 10 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R323 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA departing Richards Bay at 19:00 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 and arriving in Ballito at 21:10 on Thu 30 Apr 2026 (duration of 2 hours 10 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R386, Flexi: R409, Full Flexi: R434. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R386, Flexi: R348, Full Flexi: R369.
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 Richards Bay to Ballito
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-04-25 12:13:14
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (RICHARDS BAY - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade, Richards Bay Central, 3900) | Arrive (BALLITO - Shell Garage, Ballito Dr, 4420) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Thu 30 Apr 2026 06:45am | Thu 30 Apr 2026 09:05am | 540 | 515 | 490 |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Thu 30 Apr 2026 7:00pm | Thu 30 Apr 2026 9:10pm | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 01 May 2026 06:45am | Fri 01 May 2026 09:05am | 540 | 515 | 490 |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 01 May 2026 7:00pm | Fri 01 May 2026 9:10pm | 400 | 380 | 360 |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Sat 02 May 2026 7:00pm | Sat 02 May 2026 9:10pm | 440 | 418 | 396 |
| Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 03 May 2026 06:45am | Sun 03 May 2026 09:05am | 580 | 553 | 526 |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 03 May 2026 7:00pm | Sun 03 May 2026 9:10pm | 400 | 380 | 360 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 288 | 895 | 386 |
| Flexi | 304 | 943 | 409 |
| Full Flexi | 320 | 990 | 434 |
Intercape Routes from Richards Bay to Ballito
- Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner MAP-DBN-PTA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky NRICH-LDY-PTA
- Intercape Bus
- Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner NRICH-LDY-PTA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 2h 5m, slowest 2h 20m, average 2h 11m.
Departures vary from 6:45am to 7:00pm. Arrivals from 9:05am to 9:10pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Richards Bay
Address: Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade, Richards Bay Central, 3900
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -28.74801586
Longitude: 32.05253698
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Richards Bay on Google Maps
To: Ballito
Address: Shell Garage, Ballito Dr, 4420
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: -29.524107
Longitude: 31.20073
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Ballito 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 Ballito to Richards Bay
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Ballito to Richards Bay.