Intercape Bus Tickets from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth Cape
Intercape offers bus tickets from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth Cape, with 1-way prices having ranged from R340 to R1,950 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth Cape is R480 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner CA-PE-EL scheduled to depart Somerset West at 16:00 on Fri 08 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Port Elizabeth Cape at 07:45 on Sat 09 May 2026 (duration of 15 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R459 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner CA-PE-EL departing Somerset West at 16:00 on Fri 08 May 2026 and arriving in Port Elizabeth Cape at 07:45 on Sat 09 May 2026 (duration of 15 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R513, Flexi: R573, Full Flexi: R652. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R513, Flexi: R487, Full Flexi: R554.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Somerset West to Port Elizabeth Cape
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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 Somerset West to Port Elizabeth Cape
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 10:26:44
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (SOMERSET WEST - Shell Garage, Sir Lowrys Pass (N2)) | Arrive (PORT ELIZABETH CAPE - Intercape office, 336 Cape Road, Newton park 6055(Next to Nandos)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 08 May 2026 05:50am | Fri 08 May 2026 7:40pm | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 09:05am | Fri 08 May 2026 7:35pm | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 4:00pm | Sat 09 May 2026 07:45am | 620 | 540 | 480 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 08 May 2026 5:50pm | Sat 09 May 2026 07:40am | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Fri 08 May 2026 7:05pm | Sat 09 May 2026 06:15am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 7:35pm | Sat 09 May 2026 06:20am | 700 | 620 | 560 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 08 May 2026 7:35pm | Sat 09 May 2026 06:30am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 09:05am | Sat 09 May 2026 7:35pm | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 09 May 2026 5:50pm | Sun 10 May 2026 07:40am | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 7:35pm | Sun 10 May 2026 06:20am | 700 | 620 | 560 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 10 May 2026 05:50am | Sun 10 May 2026 7:40pm | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 09:05am | Sun 10 May 2026 7:35pm | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 10 May 2026 5:50pm | Mon 11 May 2026 07:40am | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Sun 10 May 2026 7:05pm | Mon 11 May 2026 06:15am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 7:35pm | Mon 11 May 2026 06:20am | 700 | 620 | 560 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 10 May 2026 7:35pm | Mon 11 May 2026 06:30am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 11 May 2026 05:50am | Mon 11 May 2026 7:40pm | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 09:05am | Mon 11 May 2026 7:35pm | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 11 May 2026 5:50pm | Tue 12 May 2026 07:40am | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Mon 11 May 2026 7:05pm | Tue 12 May 2026 06:15am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 7:35pm | Tue 12 May 2026 06:20am | 700 | 620 | 560 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 340 | 1,750 | 513 |
| Flexi | 360 | 1,850 | 573 |
| Full Flexi | 440 | 1,950 | 652 |
Intercape Routes from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth Cape
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE
- Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner CA-PE-EL
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM
- Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL
- Mainliner CA-PE-MTH
- Intercape Bus
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 10h 30m, slowest 15h 45m, average 12h 16m.
Departures vary from 5:50am to 7:35pm. Arrivals from 6:15am to 7:40pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Somerset West
Address: Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Province: Western 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: -34.125674
Longitude: 18.892687
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Somerset West on Google Maps
To: Port Elizabeth Cape
Address: Intercape office, 336 Cape Road, Newton park 6055 (Next to Nandos)
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: -33.94846667
Longitude: 25.55937874
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Port Elizabeth Cape 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 Port Elizabeth Cape to Somerset West
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Port Elizabeth Cape to Somerset West.