Intercape Mainliner has received praise for its punctuality, friendly and professional staff, as well as the overall comfort of their buses. Many users appreciated the smooth journeys and timely arrivals. However, some reviews mentioned concerns about minor inconveniences such as unavailability of phone charging facilities on board and occasional delays due to external factors like student crowds or fuel issues.
The bus broke down, the wheel busted after that we the passengers had to change it, and it's started cranking so we had to wait for mechanic from 23:00 until 04:05 he came, so I I had to skip work
1 out of 5 stars
Londiwe M.
I enjoyed every moment of my journey, the trip and services were smooth and amazing
5 out of 5 stars
Elvis M.
Bus broke down around 2:30 am as I'm writing this message its 09:50 but we haven't been assisted, I must say the savice is very poor
Based on 2762 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $29
Big Sky Durban Welkom recent customer reviews
Best trips,nice and clean bus buy they should give passengers like 15 minutes of refreshment in Montrose instead of 10 minutes
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Frequently asked questions for your trip Durban - Welkom
How far is Durban from Welkom?
Durban and Welkom are 291 miles (468 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to Welkom?
Most of the buses traveling from Durban to Welkom leave from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) and arrive at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/03
$35
10/04
$50
Today
$53
10/06
$61
10/07
$44
10/08
$34
10/09
$50
10/10
$50
The cheapest trip from Durban to Welkom was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $34
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You can expect to pay from $34 to $62 for a bus ticket from Durban to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-10-08.
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Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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