How far is Port Elizabeth from Stellenbosch?

The distance covered from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch is 620 km (384 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. In Port Elizabeth, and end it at Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff), in Stellenbosch.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:35pm	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	9h 45m	6:20am	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	10h 20m	6:30am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	Cheapest
Bus	8:35pm	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	9h 45m	6:20am	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	Fastest
Bus	7:55pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	6:30am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:31 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stellenbosch. The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

624 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $229	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$48 - $136	Average Duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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B
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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C
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
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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 Stellenbosch

A
Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff)
Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff), Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
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APM WC

2/52,730 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2730 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $31

APMWC Port Elizabeth Stellenbosch recent customer reviews

I booked a bus to Stellenbosch and on the way they told me they do not use the route that goes past Stellenbosch so they left me in the middle of nowhere. The bus delayed by 7 hours and it was left unattended and we got robbed at gunpoint.

Mitchell B.

November 16, 2024

Bus was delayed then from delayed to canceled. And now they dont want to give me back my money.

David K.

July 15, 2024

Very poor service, they are always late

Sandiswa M.

September 10, 2025

Milta Coaches

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,144 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch by bus

How far is Port Elizabeth from Stellenbosch?
The distance covered from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch is 620 km (384 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. In Port Elizabeth, and end it at Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff), in Stellenbosch.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$31

11-22

$41

Today

$64

11-24

$45

11-25

$44

11-26

$39

11-27

$44

11-28

$39

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $31

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 Stellenbosch, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $64 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.