How much is the Intercape bus from Welkom to Pretoria?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R333 to R800 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R369.

How long is the bus ride from Welkom to Pretoria?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 5 hours and 22 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 Pretoria

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Welkom to Pretoria, with 1-way prices having ranged from R333 to R800 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Welkom to Pretoria is R369 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 Tue 07 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pretoria at 09:55 on Tue 07 Jul 2026 (duration of 5 hours 5 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R332 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort departing Welkom at 04:50 on Tue 07 Jul 2026 and arriving in Pretoria at 09:55 on Tue 07 Jul 2026 (duration of 5 hours 5 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R457, Flexi: R508, Full Flexi: R575. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R457, Flexi: R432, Full Flexi: R489.

The journey takes on average 5 hours and 22 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 Pretoria

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-02 11:49:13

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Welkom)	Arrive (Pretoria)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown	Mainliner	01:20am	06:30am	560	480	420
Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown	Mainliner	02:20am	09:00am	840	760	720
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	02:20am	07:15am	700	620	560
Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown	Budgetliner	02:45am	09:45am	620	540	500
Express Mthatha to Pretoria via Engcobo	Budgetliner	02:45am	07:00am	520	460	420
Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort	Mainliner	04:50am	09:55am	410	390	369
Express Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Graaf-Reinet	Mainliner	05:00am	09:30am	450	428	405
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	05:05am	10:00am	560	480	420
Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	05:15am	10:45am	580	500	440
Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	05:45am	11:05am	680	600	540
Bloemfontein to Malelane via Johannesburg	Mainliner	08:55am	2:30pm	460	437	414
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	09:05am	2:00pm	650	570	500
Cape Town to Pretoria via Bloemfontein	Sleepliner	09:30am	2:30pm	560	480	420

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	333	680	457
Flexi	352	720	508
Full Flexi	370	800	575

Intercape Routes from Welkom to Pretoria

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 Pretoria via Potchefstroom
Bloemfontein to Malelane via Johannesburg
Express Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Graaf-Reinet
Queenstown to Pretoria via Potchefstroom
Bloemfontein to Pretoria via Welkom

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 4h 15m, slowest 7h 0m, average 5h 22m.

Departures vary from 1:05am to 4:40pm. Arrivals from 6:15am to 10:00pm.

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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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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Welkom on Google Maps

Arrival: Pretoria

Address: Intercape Office at Pretoria Station's Luxury Coach Terminal - on the corner of Scheiding and Paul Kruger Street

Province: Gauteng

Safety Rating: 2/10

Busy hub. High situational awareness needed, especially around the perimeter. Stay inside the terminal building.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -25.7571741

Longitude: 28.1868882

Uber Availability: Available.

⛅ Jul Weather

Temp: 11°C (H: 19°C / L: 4°C)

Rain: 3mm (1 days)

Humidity: 50%

Need a safe ride from the station?

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Location: View Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Welkom

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