How much is the Intercape bus from Welkom to Bloemfontein?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R360 to R1,500 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R378.

How long is the bus ride from Welkom to Bloemfontein?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 1 hours and 56 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Welkom to Bloemfontein

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Welkom to Bloemfontein, with 1-way prices having ranged from R360 to R1,500 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Welkom to Bloemfontein is R378 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Durban to Upington via Bloemfontein scheduled to depart Welkom at 05:55 on Sun 19 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Bloemfontein at 07:45 on Sun 19 Jul 2026 (duration of 1 hour 50 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R339 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Durban to Upington via Bloemfontein departing Welkom at 05:55 on Sun 19 Jul 2026 and arriving in Bloemfontein at 07:45 on Sun 19 Jul 2026 (duration of 1 hour 50 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R672, Flexi: R706, Full Flexi: R759. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R672, Flexi: R600, Full Flexi: R645.

The journey takes on average 1 hours and 56 minutes.

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 Welkom to Bloemfontein

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-14 09:00:39

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Welkom)	Arrive (Bloemfontein)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Durban to Upington via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	05:55am	07:45am	420	399	378
Pretoria to Queenstown via Potchefstroom	Mainliner	1:20pm	3:20pm	680	600	600
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	3:50pm	5:50pm	1,250	1,100	1,000
Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Welkom	Mainliner	5:00pm	7:00pm	640	608	576
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	5:20pm	7:20pm	540	513	502
Malelane to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg	Mainliner	7:35pm	9:30pm	570	542	513
Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	8:25pm	10:10pm	1,060	1,060	1,060
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	9:20pm	11:20pm	540	513	513
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	9:40pm	11:20pm	1,200	1,140	1,140
Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet	Mainliner	9:50pm	11:50pm	440	418	396
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	10:35pm	12:35am	1,200	1,050	950
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo	Budgetliner	10:50pm	12:50am	820	740	680
Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Budgetliner	11:00pm	12:50am	760	680	640
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Mainliner	11:50pm	01:40am	860	780	740

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	360	1,450	672
Flexi	380	1,450	706
Full Flexi	400	1,500	759

Intercape Routes from Welkom to Bloemfontein

Durban to Upington via Bloemfontein
Pretoria to Cape Town via Bloemfontein
Malelane to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg
Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay via Bloemfontein
Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo
Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
Pretoria to Queenstown via Potchefstroom
Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Welkom
Express Pretoria to Bloemfontein via Welkom
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 1h 40m, slowest 2h 0m, average 1h 56m.

Departures vary from 3:35am to 11:50pm. Arrivals from 12:35am to 11:50pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: 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.

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Location: View Welkom on Google Maps

Arrival: Bloemfontein

Address: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre). Be extra vigilant if arriving at night. Do not walk from the station to your hotel at night, even if it looks close on the map. Use Uber.

Province: Free State

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: -29.1200605

Longitude: 26.2069933

Uber Availability: Available.

⛅ Jul Weather

Temp: 11°C (H: 18°C / L: 3°C)

Rain: 8mm (1 days)

Humidity: 43%

Need a safe ride from the station?

Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Welkom

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Bloemfontein to Welkom.