How much is the Intercape bus from Whittlesea to Johannesburg?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R657 to R840 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R702.

How long is the bus ride from Whittlesea to Johannesburg?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 11 hours and 45 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 Whittlesea to Johannesburg

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Whittlesea to Johannesburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R657 to R840 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Whittlesea to Johannesburg is R702 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort scheduled to depart Whittlesea at 21:00 on Sun 19 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg at 08:45 on Mon 20 Jul 2026 (duration of 11 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R630 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort departing Whittlesea at 21:00 on Sun 19 Jul 2026 and arriving in Johannesburg at 08:45 on Mon 20 Jul 2026 (duration of 11 hours 45 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R695, Flexi: R734, Full Flexi: R773. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R695, Flexi: R624, Full Flexi: R657.

The journey takes on average 11 hours and 45 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 Whittlesea to Johannesburg

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-14 06:10:08

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Whittlesea)	Arrive (Johannesburg)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort	Mainliner	9:00pm	08:45am	780	741	702

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	657	756	695
Flexi	694	798	734
Full Flexi	730	840	773

Intercape Routes from Whittlesea to Johannesburg

Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 11h 45m, slowest 11h 45m, average 11h 45m.

Departures vary from 9:00pm to 9:00pm. Arrivals from 8:45am to 8:45am.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: Whittlesea

Address: Police Station, 161 Shepstone Street

Province: Eastern Cape

Safety Rating: 5/10

High security due to proximity to police station. Very safe.

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

Latitude: -32.1705

Longitude: 26.824388

Uber Availability: Not Available

Location: View Whittlesea 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.

⛅ Jul Weather

Temp: 11°C (H: 19°C / L: 4°C)

Rain: 3mm (1 days)

Humidity: 50%

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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 Whittlesea

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