Intercape Bus Tickets from Upington to Welkom
Intercape offers bus tickets from Upington to Welkom, with 1-way prices having ranged from R612 to R680 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Upington to Welkom is R612 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Upington to Durban via Bloemfontein scheduled to depart Upington at 09:00 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Welkom at 20:45 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 (duration of 11 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R549 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Upington to Durban via Bloemfontein departing Upington at 09:00 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 and arriving in Welkom at 20:45 on Sat 25 Jul 2026 (duration of 11 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R612, Flexi: R646, Full Flexi: R680. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R612, Flexi: R549, Full Flexi: R578.
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 Upington to Welkom
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-20 23:40:01
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Upington) | Arrive (Welkom) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upington to Durban via Bloemfontein | Mainliner | 09:00am | 8:45pm | 680 | 646 | 612 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 612 | 612 | 612 |
| Flexi | 646 | 646 | 646 |
| Full Flexi | 680 | 680 | 680 |
Intercape Routes from Upington to Welkom
- Upington to Durban via Bloemfontein
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 11h 45m, slowest 11h 45m, average 11h 45m.
Departures vary from 9:00am to 9:00am. Arrivals from 8:45pm to 8:45pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Upington
Address: Intercape Office, Lutz St (opposite Nedbank)
Province: Northern 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: -28.4586426
Longitude: 21.2456734
Uber Availability: Available.
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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Upington on Google Maps
Arrival: 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 Upington
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Welkom to Upington.