Eagle Liner Bus bookings South Africa

Eagle Liner Transport (Pty) Ltd trades as "Eagle Liner & Intercity Xpress"; so don't be surprised if you book an Eagleliner bus and you end up being transported by an Intercity Xpress bus. They offer cheap bus tickets linking Johannesburg and Pretoria/Tshwane to many small towns on the way to Durban and Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal; Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe; East London in the Eastern Cape and Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The company started offering intercity coach trips on the 12th December 2014. And if you want to hire out the entire bus, Eagle Liner also offers a charter service.

Eagleliner Transport Zimbabwe

Cape Town to Bulawayo

Route Number: 3065B
CAPE TOWN
Pickup: 12:30
BELLVILLE
Drop-Off: 12:55 - Pickup: 13:00
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 00:55 - Pickup: 01:05
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 06:10 - Pickup: 08:00
BULAWAYO
Drop-Off: 00:00

Cape Town to Harare

Route Number: 3065H is from Cape Town to Harare; opens 27 June 2025:
CAPE TOWN
Pickup: 12:30
BELLVILLE
Drop-Off: 12:55 - Pickup: 13:00
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 00:55 - Pickup: 01:05
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 06:10 - Pickup: 09:00
HARARE
Drop-Off: 05:30

East London to Bulawayo

Route Number: 3061B
EAST LONDON (STATION)
Pickup: 17:00
KING WILLIAMS TOWN
Drop-Off: 17:50 - Pickup: 18:00
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 00:45 - Pickup: 01:00
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 06:20 - Pickup: 06:30
BULAWAYO
Drop-Off: 07:45

Port Elizabeth to Bulawayo

Route Number: 3081B
PORT ELIZABETH
Pickup: 17:30
PORT ELIZABETH (STATION)
Drop-Off: 17:45 - Pickup: 18:00
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 02:15 - Pickup: 02:25
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 07:30 - Pickup: 07:40
BULAWAYO
Drop-Off: 07:45

Port Elizabeth to Harare

Route Number: 3081H
PORT ELIZABETH
Pickup: 17:30
PORT ELIZABETH (STATION)
Drop-Off: 17:45 - Pickup: 18:00
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 02:15 - Pickup: 02:25
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 07:30 - Pickup: 07:40
HARARE
Drop-Off: 09:00

5% Eagle Liner discount for "Francina"

When you buy a ticket of Intercity Xpress / Eagleliner on their website you may get a 5% discount by writing the promo code "Francina" (worth a try).

Bookings/Reservations & discounts

Website bookings can be made via their website (www.eagleliner.co.za).

If their website's down, then you can try make phone bookings at 010 822 9000 (24/7)

Whatsapp booking

079 786 9989 (do not use voice notes or images, text only messaging)

Or visit at 1st avenue, Unaville, 1828 in Lenasia, 1828, Johannesburg, Gauteng (this head office is shared with Intercity Xpress).

Sales outlets

• Checkers
• Computicket

Note that some of the offices are branded "Intercity Xpress".

Specials/Discounts

Offering a basic service, Eagle Liner's fees are usually on the low side; however they do run occassional specials. Look into the history section for more info.

Eagle Liner Bus Routes

Routes covered are:

• Gauteng to Cape Town

• Gauteng to Durban

• Gauteng to Ulundi

• Gauteng to Bulawayo

• Gauteng to Harare

Cape Town to Pretoria

Route Number: 3065:

CAPE TOWN
Pickup: 12:30
BELLVILLE
Drop-Off: 12:55 - Pickup: 13:00
PAARL
Drop-Off: 13:30 - Pickup: 13:35
WORCESTER
Drop-Off: 14:15 - Pickup: 14:20
TOUWSRIVER
Drop-Off: 15:40 - Pickup: 15:45
LAINGSBURG
Drop-Off: 16:30 - Pickup: 16:35
BEAUFORT WEST
Drop-Off: 18:35 - Pickup: 18:40
THREE SISTERS
Drop-Off: 19:30 - Pickup: 19:45
RICHMOND
Drop-Off: 21:00 - Pickup: 21:05
HANOVER (EXEL GARAGE)
Drop-Off: 21:45 - Pickup: 21:50
COLESBERG
Drop-Off: 22:50 - Pickup: 22:55
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 00:55 - Pickup: 01:05
WELKOM
Drop-Off: 03:05 - Pickup: 03:10
KROONSTAD
Drop-Off: 03:55 - Pickup: 04:00
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 06:10 - Pickup: 06:15
MIDRAND (BIG BIRD ENGEN)
Drop-Off: 06:45 - Pickup: 06:55
PRETORIA
Drop-Off: 07:35

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Route Number: 3071:
CAPE TOWN
Pickup: 18:00
BELLVILLE
Drop-Off: 18:40 - Pickup: 18:50
PAARL
Drop-Off: 19:35 - Pickup: 19:40
WORCESTER
Drop-Off: 20:25 - Pickup: 20:30
TOUWSRIVER
Drop-Off: 21:10 - Pickup: 21:15
LAINGSBURG
Drop-Off: 21:55 - Pickup: 22:15
BEAUFORT WEST
Drop-Off: 00:15 - Pickup: 00:20
THREE SISTERS
Drop-Off: 01:10 - Pickup: 01:15
RICHMOND
Drop-Off: 01:50 - Pickup: 01:55
HANOVER (EXEL GARAGE)
Drop-Off: 02:30 - Pickup: 02:35
COLESBERG
Drop-Off: 03:20 - Pickup: 03:40
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 06:00 - Pickup: 06:15
WELKOM
Drop-Off: 07:40 - Pickup: 07:45
KROONSTAD
Drop-Off: 08:30 - Pickup: 08:35
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 10:20 - Pickup: 10:35
MIDRAND (BIG BIRD TOTAL)
Drop-Off: 11:40 - Pickup: 11:45
GERMISTON
Drop-Off: 11:00 - Pickup: 11:05
PRETORIA
Drop-Off: 12:05

Major competitor:

• Intercape from Cape Town to Pretoria (especially Big Sky Intercity and Budgetliner coaches)

Pretoria to Cape Town

Route Number: 3064
PRETORIA
Pickup: 11:20
MIDRAND (BIG BIRD ENGEN)
Drop-Off: 11:50 - Pickup: 11:55
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 12:30 - Pickup: 13:00
KROONSTAD
Drop-Off: 15:10 - Pickup: 15:15
WELKOM
Drop-Off: 16:00 - Pickup: 16:05
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 18:05 - Pickup: 18:15
COLESBERG
Drop-Off: 20:15 - Pickup: 20:20
HANOVER (EXEL GARAGE)
Drop-Off: 21:20 - Pickup: 21:25
RICHMOND
Drop-Off: 22:05 - Pickup: 22:10
THREE SISTERS
Drop-Off: 23:25 - Pickup: 23:40
BEAUFORT WEST
Drop-Off: 00:30 - Pickup: 00:35
LAINGSBURG
Drop-Off: 02:35 - Pickup: 02:50
TOUWSRIVER
Drop-Off: 03:35 - Pickup: 03:40
WORCESTER
Drop-Off: 04:40 - Pickup: 04:45
PAARL
Drop-Off: 05:25 - Pickup: 05:30
BELLVILLE
Drop-Off: 06:00 - Pickup: 06:10
CAPE TOWN
Drop-Off: 06:35

Route Number: 3070
PRETORIA
Pickup: 17:00
MIDRAND (BIG BIRD ENGEN)
Drop-Off: 17:30 - Pickup: 17:35
LENASIA
Drop-Off: 16:45 - Pickup: 17:00
GERMISTON
Drop-Off: 18:05 - Pickup: 18:10
JOHANNESBURG
Drop-Off: 18:30 - Pickup: 18:45
KROONSTAD
Drop-Off: 20:30 - Pickup: 20:35
WELKOM
Drop-Off: 21:15 - Pickup: 21:20
BLOEMFONTEIN
Drop-Off: 23:05 - Pickup: 23:15
COLESBERG
Drop-Off: 01:20 - Pickup: 01:25
HANOVER (EXEL GARAGE)
Drop-Off: 02:30 - Pickup: 02:35
RICHMOND
Drop-Off: 03:10 - Pickup: 03:15
THREE SISTERS
Drop-Off: 04:25 - Pickup: 04:30
BEAUFORT WEST
Drop-Off: 05:20 - Pickup: 05:35
LAINGSBURG
Drop-Off: 07:40 - Pickup: 07:55
TOUWSRIVER
Drop-Off: 08:50 - Pickup: 08:55
WORCESTER
Drop-Off: 10:00 - Pickup: 10:05
PAARL
Drop-Off: 10:40 - Pickup: 10:45
BELLVILLE
Drop-Off: 11:15 - Pickup: 11:20
CAPE TOWN
Drop-Off: 12:00

Major competitor:

• Intercape from Pretoria to Cape Town (especially Big Sky Intercity and Budgetliner coaches)

Real time bus updates

WhatsApp 079 786 9989

Frequently Asked Questions

See their terms and conditions for the latest up to date information (note that it's a link to Intercity Xpress, their partner).

Departure: Passengers must be at the departure point at least half an hour before the departure time, and in their seat at least 10 minutes before departure. Otherwise your seat may be taken by a standby passenger.

Identification: To board an Eagle Liner bus, you need a valid ticket and corresponding identification document. Note that there are additional requirements fo minor children.

Children: Children younger than 3 may travel on the lap of their parent/legal guardian; free of charge (only 1 per adult - additional babies pay a normal fee). Children younger than 12 may not travel alone - they must have a legal guardian or parent with them. Children older than 12 but younger than 18 may only travel alone, if their parent/legal guardian has signed the correct indemnity form, provided an affidavit proving consent from at least one of his parents/legal guardian if travelling into or out of SA, and in the case of a legal guardian a court order proving they have legal rights. When crossing the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa; any children under 18 travelling with somebody purporting to be their parent, must carry an affidavit from the other parent giving their consent.

Ticket cancellation & refunds: If you miss the bus it's tough luck - you lose everything. Eagle Liner bus tickets may be cancelled up to 6 hours prior to departure, subject to payment of a cancellation fee of 20% - refund are paid into the appropriate bank account within 15 business days. Up to 3 hours prior to departure, and subject to a 20% additional fee, an alternative booking on the same route may be made - if this is more expensive, the client must make up the difference in cost; also you cannot cancel & refund a ticket you have rebooked.

Luggage: Luggage will not be carried unless its owner travels with it. The luggage allowance on Eagle Liner buses is one item whose total weight should not exceed 20kg (30kg for international trips) and it should have the following maximum dimensions: 80cmx60cmx60cm. Luggage outside of the allowed paramaters may either be denied carriage, or charged extra.

Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and any associated entities are not responsible for any damage or losses to luggage.

Eagle Liner coaches do not accept any luggage at their own discretion; but in particular inter alia firearms, narcotics, animals, corpses, coffins, ammunition, hazardous/harmful chemicals, explosives or toxic substances.

Alcohol & smoking: Consumption of alcohol as well as smoking is not permitted on all Eagle Liner coaches.

Pets: No pets are permitted except for blind people's trained guide dogs.

Transferability: Only the person in whose name the ticket is issued, may use the ticket.

Customer care : email customercare@eagleliner.co.za

Archived Deals

• June 2025 opening special of Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Bulawayo - a few lucky people got to pay only R300:

History, News & Info.

• 2025. The former CEO of Eagle Liner, Ghalib Ismail is director of newly launched Citilink buses.
• 10 Dec 2021. The shareholders of Eagle Liner (Bhayla, Paruk and Ghalib Ismail), agree that:
  • Bhayla and Paruk will buy Ghalib Ismail’s 24% shareholding in Eagle Liner for R2m
  • 13 coaches and trailers which had been used in Eagle Liner’s operations will be given to Ghabib Ismail.
  • Ghalib Ismail would retain certain transport operating licenses and permits issued in Katiso’s name, which had been used for Eagle Liner’s cross-border activities (e.g. bus trips to Zimbabwe),
  • Paruk and Bhayla would transfer to Ghalib Ismail their interests in Eagle Liner Zimbabwe (Pty) Ltd – a bus company operating a passenger services in Zimbabwe.
• 1 Jan 2017. A minibus driver, suspected of texting on his cellphone whilst driving, collides with an oncoming Eagle Liner bus in Beatrice Road, Harare. Nobody in the bus was injured, the 5 who were in the minibus are feared dead.
• 21 Dec 2016. The Pretoria to East London bus route is launched.
• 14 Oct 2016. 20% off all Eagle Liner bus tickets sold at Shoprite stores.
• 4 Jul 2016. Eagle Liner coaches is awarded the Best Transporter award, at the ZNCC's annual awars dinner.
• 21 Jun 2016. Some 40km north of Pretoria, Zimbabweans in an Eagle Liner bus were robbed by protestors, after which the bus was burnt. The bus was on its way from Bulawayo to Gauteng. The protest was against the African National Congress's decision to put Thoko Didiza forward as the majoral candidate in the elections. Nobody was injured in the incident.
• 24 May 2016. You can now pay for your Eagle Liner bus ticket at Ackermans and PEP stores; after you have reserved your seat telephonically or online.
• 6 Jan 2016. The driver of an Eagle Liner bus loses control and the vehicle overturns. The accident occurred between Musina and Louis Trichardt. Four passengers died and 29 were hurt.
• 1 Dec 2016. Cream Magenta 326 (Pty) Ltd and Liner Eagle CC sell their operatoins to the newly created entity, Eagle Liner Transport (Pty) Ltd.
  • Ghalib Ismail owned 24% of Eagle Liner; with Bhayla and Paruk each owning 38%.
• 10 Jul 2015. A new route is launched between Johannesburg and Francistown, Botswana, by Eagle Liner's sister company; Intercity Xpress.
• 21 May 2015. An Eagle Liner bus is stopped at 2am in Modimole (between Polokwane and Johannesburg) and and its passengers robbed, by 3 men with weapons. This follows a Citiliner bus being robbed the day before, and an Intercape bus being robbed a month before (near Hammanskraal).
• 2007. Eagle Liner expands from merely offering a cross-border service, to operating buses on routes which begin and end in South Africa.
• 2007. The branding of the bus service changes to Eagle Liner.
• 2006 The buses owned by Liner Eagle are used on the Johannesburg to Harare route, using the license of Katiso.
• 2006. Katiso, owned solely by Ghalib Ismail, obtains cross-border operating licenses. Over time Katiso would obtain 102 operating licenses.
• 2006. Liner Eagle CC buys the 4 buses and South African operating licenses belonging to Lux-Liner, which are transferred to Cream Magenta 326 (Pty) Ltd..
• Paruk and Bhayla buy a membership interest in Liner Eagle CC.

Competitors

Eagle Liner's chief competitors are the cheaper intercity coach lines: Big Sky Intercity, Citilink, Citiliner Plus, City to City, APM, Translux and Intercape Budgetliner. Greyhound and Intercape Mainliner/Sleepliner cater more for the luxury coachliner market. Previous competitors were Eldo and SA Roadlink.

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