Intercape Bus Tickets from Welkom to Mthatha
Intercape offers bus tickets from Welkom to Mthatha, with 1-way prices having ranged from R400 to R840 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Welkom to Mthatha is R520 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo scheduled to depart Welkom at 22:50 on Fri 20 Nov 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Mthatha at 09:15 on Sat 21 Nov 2026 (duration of 10 hours 25 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R493 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo departing Welkom at 22:50 on Fri 20 Nov 2026 and arriving in Mthatha at 09:15 on Sat 21 Nov 2026 (duration of 10 hours 25 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R541, Flexi: R601, Full Flexi: R691. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R541, Flexi: R511, Full Flexi: R587.
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 Mthatha
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-11-15 07:10:20
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Welkom) | Arrive (Mthatha) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo | Budgetliner | 10:50pm | 09:15am | 680 | 580 | 520 |
| Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 11:00pm | 10:45am | 690 | 610 | 550 |
| Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown | Mainliner | 11:50pm | 10:45am | 840 | 740 | 680 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 400 | 680 | 541 |
| Flexi | 460 | 740 | 601 |
| Full Flexi | 540 | 840 | 691 |
Intercape Routes from Welkom to Mthatha
- Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
- Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo
- Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 10h 25m, slowest 11h 45m, average 11h 3m.
Departures vary from 10:50pm to 11:50pm. Arrivals from 9:15am to 10:45am.
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Bus Route Map
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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Welkom on Google Maps
Arrival: Mthatha
Address: Intercape Office, KFC Shell Ultra City (N2 national road) near Travel Inn Mthatha. Intercape have offices in the Ultra City Garage, please make sure you check your ticket in the office when you are going to board.
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: -31.613636
Longitude: 28.733675
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Mthatha 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 Mthatha to Welkom
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