Intercape Bus Tickets from Somerset West to Welkom
Intercape offers bus tickets from Somerset West to Welkom, with 1-way prices having ranged from R580 to R900 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Somerset West to Welkom is R580 in Saver class on a Big Sky Intercity coach; taking Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky CA-BLM-PTA scheduled to depart Somerset West at 16:00 on Sun 24 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Welkom at 09:00 on Mon 25 May 2026 (duration of 17 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R544 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky CA-BLM-PTA departing Somerset West at 16:00 on Sun 24 May 2026 and arriving in Welkom at 09:00 on Mon 25 May 2026 (duration of 17 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R661, Flexi: R730, Full Flexi: R811. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R661, Flexi: R621, Full Flexi: R689.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Somerset West to Welkom
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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 Welkom
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 02:35:12
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (SOMERSET WEST - Shell Garage, Sir Lowrys Pass (N2)) | Arrive (WELKOM - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Thu 21 May 2026 10:00am | Fri 22 May 2026 02:15am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Thu 21 May 2026 12:45pm | Fri 22 May 2026 05:00am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Fri 22 May 2026 10:00am | Sat 23 May 2026 02:15am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Fri 22 May 2026 12:45pm | Sat 23 May 2026 05:00am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Sat 23 May 2026 10:00am | Sun 24 May 2026 02:15am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Sun 24 May 2026 10:00am | Mon 25 May 2026 02:15am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA | Sleepliner | Sun 24 May 2026 12:45pm | Mon 25 May 2026 05:00am | 740 | 660 | 600 |
| Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky CA-BLM-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 24 May 2026 4:00pm | Mon 25 May 2026 09:00am | 740 | 640 | 580 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 580 | 740 | 661 |
| Flexi | 640 | 820 | 730 |
| Full Flexi | 740 | 900 | 811 |
Intercape Routes from Somerset West to Welkom
- Sleepliner CA-BLM-PTA
- Sleepliner Express CA-BLM-PTA
- Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky CA-BLM-PTA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 16h 15m, slowest 17h 0m, average 16h 18m.
Departures vary from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Arrivals from 2:15am to 9:00am.
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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: Welkom
Address: EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
Province: Free State
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: -27.9776506
Longitude: 26.7408672
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Welkom 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 Welkom to Somerset West
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Welkom to Somerset West.