Intercape Bus Tickets from Swellendam to Kokstad
Intercape offers bus tickets from Swellendam to Kokstad, with 1-way prices having ranged from R846 to R1,260 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Swellendam to Kokstad is R846 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Swellendam at 10:15 on Thu 19 Nov 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Kokstad at 06:25 on Fri 20 Nov 2026 (duration of 20 hours 10 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R759 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth departing Swellendam at 10:15 on Thu 19 Nov 2026 and arriving in Kokstad at 06:25 on Fri 20 Nov 2026 (duration of 20 hours 10 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R969, Flexi: R1,017, Full Flexi: R1,073. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R969, Flexi: R864, Full Flexi: R912.
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 Swellendam to Kokstad
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-11-14 06:49:04
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Swellendam) | Arrive (Kokstad) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 10:15am | 06:25am | 940 | 893 | 846 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 11:40am | 06:20am | 1,160 | 1,102 | 1,044 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 10:00pm | 5:50pm | 1,260 | 1,197 | 1,134 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 846 | 1,200 | 969 |
| Flexi | 893 | 1,200 | 1,017 |
| Full Flexi | 940 | 1,260 | 1,073 |
Intercape Routes from Swellendam to Kokstad
- Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 18h 40m, slowest 20h 10m, average 19h 33m.
Departures vary from 10:15am to 10:00pm. Arrivals from 6:20am to 5:50pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Swellendam
Address: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Province: Western Cape
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: -34.0231657
Longitude: 20.4385132
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Swellendam on Google Maps
Arrival: Kokstad
Address: Engen Garage, Main Street (Mount Currie Inn)
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 087-8218219
Latitude: -30.57138846
Longitude: 29.44066537
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Kokstad 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 Kokstad to Swellendam
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Kokstad to Swellendam.