How much does a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth cost?

The bus ticket price from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth starts at US$19. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth?

The average travel time between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth is around 1h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 113 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth?

The number of buses from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth?

When taking the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress.

Bus Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth from US$17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 35m	00:05	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Cheapest
20:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
18:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 30m	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
19:50	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 55m	21:45	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
18:15	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 35m	19:50	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:40	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 35m	08:15	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
20:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
06:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 55m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
17:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 30m	19:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
19:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 25m	20:25	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:40	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 35m	08:15	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
20:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
05:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 30m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
06:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 55m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
05:50	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 45m	07:35	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:40	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 35m	08:15	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
20:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
05:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 30m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
06:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 55m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
19:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 25m	20:25	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:09 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1h 35mAverage duration

114 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25

Average bus trip duration1h 35m

Number of daily buses34

Earliest bus departure05:00

Distance113 km

Latest bus departure22:30

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543 497 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by Intercape. They mention that the personnel is awfully rude and lacks customer service training. Additionally, there are complaints about buses not adhering to schedule times. As a result of these negative experiences, some customers state that they will not be using the service again.

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

I did not have a trip with interCape as i received an sms in the middle of the night saying my couch is delayed for an hour and a half, waited at the bus stop for more than 2 hours, still no bus!

Yasaar S.

5 February 2024

The personel of Intercape needs customer service training. They are awfully rude. Not every passanger is a person that has no job or does not have a destination to go to. When I approach a person, I expect them to lesson to my question, answer it and if there is any additional questions, tend to it.

Clayton M.

10 April 2023

The bus was supposed to arrive at 05:45 and I had to find other means of transportation to PE from Grahamstown because I'd miss my flight. When I called the intercape office I was told he bus would only arrive after 4 hours. I'm highly upset and when I asked to cancel my ticket, I was told I can't which made me even more upset.

Luthando M.

10 December 2019

APM WC

2/52 631 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2631 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 Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at US$20

APMWC Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Firstly bus was late with 2hrs secondly the bus left me while I went to the toilet. Bad first experience

Lonwabo M.

28 August 2025

I enjoyed nothing. I had to get alternative transport as the bus was late and I was going to miss my flight had I waited longer

Nthebe M.

16 February 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510 758 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

According to customer reviews, there are several negative experiences with the bus service. Customers complain about buses not arriving on time for pickup and experiencing significant delays during their trips. Additionally, there were instances where customers missed flights due to these delays and had to incur extra expenses for alternative transportation. It is important to note that no messages or notifications were received regarding the delays, causing frustration among passengers.

Intercity Xpress Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus left early. In spite of me being at the pick up 15 minutes early I still missed the bus. I have been phoning numerous numbers that either does not exist or go straight to voicemail. Even my email can't be delivered 😖.

Marlize W.

5 June 2025

Nothing to enjoy as the bus was more than 2 hours late had to make alternate plans. Very unproffesional would never recomend their services, ever.

Stephan V.

5 December 2024

bus never arrived,but then they lamed e d ay asnt at the stopwhen i was and i missed interview because of this incompetent bus company

Xavier S.

11 July 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52 899 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/510 125 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10125 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$23

Eagle Liner Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

it didnt even arrive, waited for hours but it did not arrive. I even arrived an hour early and left 3 hours late from the time it was supposed to arrive. very dissatisfied with the whole experience

Yandi N.

12 December 2023

Bad bad bad. I missed my bus this morning because I did not get a sms to say that the bus I need to get on is intercity. I then missed my interview as well that I had to go for in PE @1

Kelly J.

29 August 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 057 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9057 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at US$22

Citiliner Plus Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The Driver was very friendly. Pleasant trip. The bus was 50 minutes late. It would be nice if passengers could be notified, instead of panicking whether the bus is coming or not. I had an appointment in PE from Grahamstown & made an appropriate time management booking. I had to call customer care.

Clayton M.

15 October 2024

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53 819 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Infobus

Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

B - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

C - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions on the trip Grahamstown - Port Elizabeth

How much does a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth cost?
The bus ticket price from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth starts at US$19. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth?
The average travel time between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth is around 1h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 113 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth?
The number of buses from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth?
When taking the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/10

US$19

31/10

US$18

Today

US$17

02/11

US$19

03/11

US$20

04/11

US$20

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No data

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$54 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-11-02.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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