How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

The cheapest coach tickets from Port Elizabeth to Durban start from £19. The average price for this route is around £35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Durban is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 427 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Durban route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Durban at 05:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

A bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Durban produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Durban from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	20:30	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	08:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	16:15	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	07:50	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	15h 45m	21:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	08:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	20:30	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	15h 10m	20:40	Durban Beach Front	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	08:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	20:30	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	15h 10m	20:40	Durban Beach Front	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	08:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	20:30	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	15h 10m	20:40	Durban Beach Front	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	08:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	20:30	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	15h 10m	20:40	Durban Beach Front	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	08:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	20:30	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	15h 10m	20:40	Durban Beach Front	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	08:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	20:30	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:42 SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

15h 15mAverage duration

427 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Durban?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
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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B
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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C
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, 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 Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
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D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,353 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Many users have praised the bus service for its comfort, cleanliness, and timely arrivals. The staff is often described as professional and attentive. However, some reviews mention issues with charging ports not working consistently across buses. Additionally, there were occasional mechanical problems that led to delays in departure times from certain locations.

Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth Durban recent customer reviews

Terrible, they hardly stopped and carried on picking people up well after midnight

Christopher C.

6 January 2026

Trip was very bad. The bus was overheating and stopping everywhere resulting in me missing my interview

Owami B.

5 January 2026

The bus was an hour late,had issues for 2 hours along the way ,we then got another bus in EL several stops due to mechanical issues.Time of arrival was delayed by 5 hours😭Drivers were not communicating anything to us ,everytime it had issues we didn’t get informed what was happening .I am very disappointed in their service

Nontobeko M.

1 January 2026

Intercity Xpress

3/511,812 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Many users appreciate the friendly and professional staff, as well as the timely arrivals and comfortable journeys provided by this bus service. However, some reviews mention issues with non-functional charging ports and air conditioning concerns. Despite these minor setbacks, passengers generally report a satisfying travel experience overall.

Intercity Xpress Port Elizabeth Durban recent customer reviews

Firstly the bus was not comfortable it was a shuttle with no toilet worse of all the driver was bad on the road bumping us didn't know the way properly, we waited for 2hrs at petrol station he didn't have money to pay for diesel what a bad experience.

Ncamisile M.

6 January 2026

We will die because of not having pit stop from umthatha to Durban u guys ate killing us . Also why so much heat in the buss we have to bag to get air-conditioned by why. Toilet need to be cleaned in every station hayngeke

Andy S.

3 January 2026

It was very satisfying and everything was communicated clearly… the bus standard seats and charging ports made my journey extremely enjoyable…

Anelisa O.

1 January 2026

Big Sky

3.5/53,331 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting caring and respectful drivers who provided helpful assistance. The buses were comfortable, clean, and equipped with amenities like a fridge. While some minor issues such as non-functional charging points and uncontrollable temperatures were noted, overall satisfaction remains high among travelers.

Big Sky Port Elizabeth Durban recent customer reviews

The trip was great ,their service is good even with the small delay but it was nice.Im definitely using Big Sky again.

Ntombizandile M.

29 August 2025

some of charging points not working. no plastic dast bin. Temperature not controllable

Nkosinathi M.

26 July 2025

The bus was clean and neat but the delay of more than 2 hours was not necessary. It prolonged my journey

Ntombencinci M.

26 March 2025

APM WC

2/53,012 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The cheapest coach tickets from Port Elizabeth to Durban start from £19. The average price for this route is around £35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Durban is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 427 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Durban at 05:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
A bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Durban produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

05/01

£29

06/01

£29

Today

£21

08/01

£25

09/01

£20

10/01

£20

11/01

£20

12/01

£20

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban was searched and found on 9 Jan 2026 with a price of £20

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 Durban as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £53 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2026-01-09.

Usually Big Sky, 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.