Intercape Bus Tickets from Welkom to Soweto
Intercape offers bus tickets from Welkom to Soweto, with 1-way prices having ranged from R400 to R940 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Welkom to Soweto is R400 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown scheduled to depart Welkom at 02:45 on Tue 17 Nov 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Soweto at 07:45 on Tue 17 Nov 2026 (duration of 5 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R374 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown departing Welkom at 02:45 on Tue 17 Nov 2026 and arriving in Soweto at 07:45 on Tue 17 Nov 2026 (duration of 5 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R553, Flexi: R607, Full Flexi: R687. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R553, Flexi: R516, Full Flexi: R584.
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 Soweto
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-11-12 12:39:05
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Welkom) | Arrive (Soweto) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown | Mainliner | 02:20am | 07:25am | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 02:45am | 07:45am | 480 | 440 | 400 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 400 | 780 | 553 |
| Flexi | 440 | 840 | 607 |
| Full Flexi | 480 | 940 | 687 |
Intercape Routes from Welkom to Soweto
- Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Queenstown
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 5h 0m, slowest 5h 5m, average 5h 3m.
Departures vary from 2:20am to 2:45am. Arrivals from 7:25am to 7:45am.
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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: Soweto
Address: TotalEnergies Midway Service Centre, Chris Hani Road
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 3/10
The stop is located at an active, high-visibility commercial fuel and convenience service station alongside a major thoroughfare (Chris Hani Road) and opposite Protea Gardens mall. This means there is generally a steady flow of traffic, lighting, and people during operating hours.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218219
Latitude: -26.2879768
Longitude: 27.8487406
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Soweto 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 Soweto to Welkom
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Soweto to Welkom.