Big Sky Coaches: routes, schedules, and bus tickets
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Big Sky popular routes and schedules
| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban → Johannesburg | First and last departures6:00am — 10:00pm | Average duration9h 47m | Minimum price$15 | |
| Johannesburg → Durban | First and last departures9:30am — 10:30pm | Average duration9h 17m | Minimum price$15 | |
| Durban → Pretoria | First and last departures6:00am — 10:00pm | Average duration10h 55m | Minimum price$15 | |
| Pretoria → Durban | First and last departures7:45am — 9:00pm | Average duration10h 43m | Minimum price$15 | |
| Johannesburg → Cape Town | First and last departures1:00pm — 8:30pm | Average duration19h 33m | Minimum price$29 |
About Big Sky Coaches
Big Sky Coaches is a leading coach operator in South Africa, offering passenger city-to-city transportation for more than 20 years. The company’s goal is to be a top-choice operator for its customers by providing reliable services, competitive prices, and comfortable rides.
The company operates a fleet of 40 luxury coaches that offer a variety of amenities to make your journey as comfortable as possible. Those include:
Reclining seats
Air conditioning
Bathrooms
Online entertainment
USB charging ports
Coverage in South Africa
Big Sky Coaches has wide coverage in South Africa, with services to all major cities and towns. The company also offers charter services to more remote destinations.
Safety features of Big Sky Coaches
Big Sky Coaches prioritize passenger safety above all else, outfitting their coaches with cutting-edge protective features. The buses are equipped with the latest safety features, including:
CCTV
Fire extinguishers
First aid kits
Emergency exits
Big Sky prioritizes passenger safety as a cornerstone of its sustainability efforts. It also exceeds industry safety norms, operating seven depots in South Africa and conducting pre-departure checks. The company voluntarily performs fitness evaluations every three months, surpassing the standard six-month requirement.
Book your Big Sky Coaches bus ticket on Busbud
If you are looking for a safe, reliable, and comfortable way to travel in South Africa, then you can book your tickets to travel with Big Sky Coaches on Busbud. We have partnered with Big Sky to offer locals and visitors in the country the most convenient way to travel around safely and on a budget. Look for the best prices, compare your options and book your tickets today.
Photos of Big Sky buses
Amenities on Big Sky buses
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Standard seat
- Lie-flat Seat or Bed
- Entertainment (No Wifi)
- Power outlets
Big Sky's Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures4756
- Cities105
- Countries1
- Routes3153
Big Sky Bus classes
- Budgetliner
- Express
- Flexi
- Full Flexi
- Mainliner
- Saver
- Sleepliner
- Standard
Big Sky User Reviews
3.7 out of 5 stars
User reviews from travelers who booked their tickets with Big Sky
Ratings and Reviews (803)
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Big Sky FAQ
No, there is no WiFi on Big Sky. No worries, you can use your time on the bus to catch up on some much needed sleep! You can also download your favorite movies, TV shows, and audiobooks or bring a good book.
Yes, there are power outlets and USB plugs on Big Sky. You can usually find 1 or 2 plugs per row of seats, so be a good traveler and check if your neighbor wants to charge up their devices as well.
Yes, Big Sky buses have a toilet on board. Toilets generally do not have running water, so we recommend bringing hand sanitizer. Remember to always hold the railing when going to the toilet in a moving vehicle.
There are no meals or snacks offered on Big Sky buses. We recommend that you bring some snacks and drinks in a reusable water bottle for your bus trip.
No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can board Big Sky buses by showing your e-ticket on your smartphone, along with a valid photo ID. Your ticket will be sent to you by email when booking on Busbud.
Only Certified Service animals are allowed on Big Sky buses. Unfortunately, your pets are not allowed on the bus or in the hold of the bus.
Big Sky goes the extra distance to offer best-in-class services to all travelers. You will be able to enjoy Air conditioning, Standard seat, Lie-flat Seat or Bed, Power outlets, Toilet, on their buses.
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Big Sky Popular Routes, Destinations and Stations
Top Big Sky Bus Lines
- Johannesburg to Durban$20
- Pretoria to Durban$20
- Johannesburg to Cape Town$37
- Durban to Johannesburg$20
- Cape Town to Johannesburg$36
- Durban to Pretoria$20
- Pretoria to Cape Town$36
- Durban to Cape Town$43
- Cape Town to Pretoria$36
- Cape Town to Durban$42
- Port Elizabeth to Cape Town$28
- Cape Town to Port Elizabeth$28
- Cape Town to Mthatha$31
- Midrand to Durban$20
- Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth$31
- Bloemfontein to Cape Town$32
- Midrand to Cape Town$38
- Mthatha to Cape Town$31
- East London to Cape Town$29
- Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg$22
Top Big Sky Destinations
- Big Sky to Cape Town
- Big Sky Johannesburg
- Big Sky to Durban
- Big Sky Pretoria
- Big Sky to Port Elizabeth
- Big Sky East London
- Big Sky to Bloemfontein
- Big Sky Midrand
- Big Sky to Mthatha
- Buses to King William’s Town
- Buses to Paarl
- Buses to George
- Buses to Worcester
- Buses to Somerset West
- Buses to Pietermaritzburg
- Buses to Stellenbosch
- Buses to Kimberley
- Buses to Uitenhage
- Buses to Mossel Bay
- Buses to Queenstown
Top Big Sky Stations and Locations
- The Edward Durban
- Bellville
- Bus Station - Civic Centre
- Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
- Pretoria Station
- Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
- Railway Station
- Railway Station
- Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
- Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
- Queenstown Station
- Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
- Railway Station
- Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)
- Sasol N2
- Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)
Big Sky most popular airports and destinations
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