Intercape Bus Tickets from Welkom to Port Elizabeth Cape
Intercape offers bus tickets from Welkom to Port Elizabeth Cape, with 1-way prices having ranged from R440 to R820 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Welkom to Port Elizabeth Cape is R500 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet scheduled to depart Welkom at 21:50 on Fri 20 Nov 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Port Elizabeth Cape at 09:00 on Sat 21 Nov 2026 (duration of 11 hours 10 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R476 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet departing Welkom at 21:50 on Fri 20 Nov 2026 and arriving in Port Elizabeth Cape at 09:00 on Sat 21 Nov 2026 (duration of 11 hours 10 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R520, Flexi: R580, Full Flexi: R660. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R520, Flexi: R493, Full Flexi: R561.
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 Port Elizabeth Cape
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-11-15 00:53:59
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Welkom) | Arrive (Port Elizabeth Cape) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown | Mainliner | 5:40pm | 06:40am | 680 | 600 | 540 |
| Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein | Sleepliner | 9:40pm | 07:35am | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet | Mainliner | 9:50pm | 09:00am | 640 | 560 | 500 |
| Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown | Mainliner | 9:50pm | 09:45am | 760 | 680 | 620 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 440 | 680 | 520 |
| Flexi | 500 | 740 | 580 |
| Full Flexi | 580 | 820 | 660 |
Intercape Routes from Welkom to Port Elizabeth Cape
- Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown
- Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Bloemfontein
- Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown
- Express Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Graaff-Reinet
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 9h 55m, slowest 13h 0m, average 11h 35m.
Departures vary from 5:40pm to 9:50pm. Arrivals from 6:40am to 9:45am.
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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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Welkom on Google Maps
Arrival: Port Elizabeth Cape
Address: Intercape office, 336 Cape Road, Newton park 6055 (Next to Nandos)
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: -33.94846667
Longitude: 25.55937874
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Port Elizabeth Cape 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 Port Elizabeth Cape to Welkom
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Port Elizabeth Cape to Welkom.