Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Cape Town on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
    Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.Cheapest
    Intercity XpressBus
    Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
    Bellville - 8 Mabel St.Fastest
    Big SkyBus
      Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
      Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
      Intercape MainlinerBus
      Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
      Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
      Williams CoachesBus
      Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd
      CAPE TOWNNo tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:49 AM SAST.

      Get from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

      This route is served by bus only

      The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      48bus per day
      12hAverage Duration
      646 kmDistance
      16kgCO₂ emissions

      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.

      1. How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

        The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town start from $31. 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.

      2. 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 646 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Flexi City Connect.

      3. Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Cape Town route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 48 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Williams Coaches, Milta Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, ilulaBus, Delta Coaches.

      4. 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.

      5. 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 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

      6. 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 563 reviews.

      7. 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.

      8. 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.

      9. 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 Williams Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      11-26
      $44
      11-27
      $43
      Today
      $32
      11-29
      $31
      11-30
      $32
      12-01
      $30
      12-02
      $30
      12-03
      $30
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $30

      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 $30 to $99 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 $30 which is on 2025-12-02.

      Usually Big Sky, Intercape, Williams Coaches 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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