Intercape Bus Tickets from Welkom to Johannesburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Welkom to Johannesburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R297 to R2,620,260,120 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Welkom to Johannesburg is R297 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort scheduled to depart Welkom at 04:50 on Thu 17 Sep 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg at 09:05 on Thu 17 Sep 2026 (duration of 4 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R267 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort departing Welkom at 04:50 on Thu 17 Sep 2026 and arriving in Johannesburg at 09:05 on Thu 17 Sep 2026 (duration of 4 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R56,478,584, Flexi: R407, Full Flexi: R596,349. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R56,478,584, Flexi: R346, Full Flexi: R506,897.
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 Johannesburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-09-12 05:14:06
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Welkom) | Arrive (Johannesburg) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown | Mainliner | 02:20am | 07:45am | 400 | 340 | 300 |
| Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 02:20am | 06:00am | 560 | 480 | 420 |
| Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 02:45am | 08:30am | 440 | 360 | 300 |
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 04:50am | 09:05am | 330 | 314 | 297 |
| Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 05:05am | 08:45am | 520 | 440 | 380 |
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 05:15am | 09:30am | 400 | 360 | 300 |
| Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 05:45am | 09:50am | 490 | 430 | 370 |
| Bloemfontein to Malelane via Johannesburg | Mainliner | 09:00am | 1:15pm | 360 | 342 | 324 |
| Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 09:30am | 1:20pm | 540 | 440 | 380 |
| Bloemfontein to Pretoria via Welkom | Mainliner | 5:40pm | 10:00pm | 400 | 360 | 300 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 297 | 2,620,260,120 | 56,478,584 |
| Flexi | 314 | 610 | 407 |
| Full Flexi | 330 | 20,260,526 | 596,349 |
Intercape Routes from Welkom to Johannesburg
- Johannesburg
- Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Engcobo
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Bloemfontein
- Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria via Bloemfontein
- Bloemfontein to Malelane via Johannesburg
- Bloemfontein to Pretoria via Potchefstroom
- Bloemfontein to Pretoria via Welkom
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 3h 5m, slowest 5h 45m, average 4h 16m.
Departures vary from 1:05am to 5:40pm. Arrivals from 5:00am to 10:00pm.
Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.
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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.
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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Welkom on Google Maps
Arrival: Johannesburg
Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 2/10
Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.19704997
Longitude: 28.04221218
Uber Availability: Available.
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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 Johannesburg to Welkom
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