- Port Elizabeth to Cape Town buses
Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bus | Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St) | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Port Elizabeth Railway Station | Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Port Elizabeth Railway Station | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | No tags |
Get from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town?
Stops in Port Elizabeth
- A
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa - B
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa - C97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
- DRailway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
- E
Greenacres - Intercape Depot
19 Nile Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa - F
Port Elizabeth
Intercape office, Link Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town start from $29. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is 12h, covering a distance of 665 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, ilulaBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 588 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Williams Coaches has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $131 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2026-01-26.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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