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

The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness start at R 264. The average price for this route is around R 530. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 277 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 35m and is operated by Milta Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Wilderness route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , Intercape , Eagle Liner , Williams Coaches , Greyhound South Africa , Milta Coaches , Webber Coaches .

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

The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?

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 573 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Williams Coaches has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

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

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 Wilderness?

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.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Wilderness from R 347 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness on 29 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 30m	12:55	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	4h	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 45m	11:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	5h 21m	00:46	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:15	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	4h 5m	23:20	WILDERNESS	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness on 30 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 30m	12:55	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	4h	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Fastest
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 30m	12:55	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	5h 21m	00:46	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:15	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	4h 5m	23:20	WILDERNESS	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness on 31 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 45m	11:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	4h	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 45m	11:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	20:10	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	4h 20m	00:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:15	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	4h 5m	23:20	WILDERNESS	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness on 1 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	4h 20m	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	4h	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Fastest
Bus	19:10	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	4h 20m	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	20:10	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	4h 20m	00:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:15	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	4h 5m	23:20	WILDERNESS	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness on 2 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 45m	11:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	4h	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 45m	11:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	5h 21m	00:46	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:15	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	4h 5m	23:20	WILDERNESS	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:10	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	4h 10m	01:20	Wilderness	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	4h	23:30	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	5h 45m	11:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	5h 21m	00:46	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	No tags
Bus	19:15	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	4h 5m	23:20	WILDERNESS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:02 PM SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 264, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

4h 50mAverage duration

277 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Wilderness?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

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

A
Caltex Garage
George Rd, Wilderness, 6560, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53 271 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Based on 3271 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 404

Big Sky Port Elizabeth Wilderness recent customer reviews

Bus was later with an hour for pickup wi-fi was not working at all also driver stop at BP where there’s no food

Zandile M.

9 April 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/511 594 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Intercape

3.5/545 012 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45012 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 384

Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth Wilderness recent customer reviews

Bus was delayed but staff helped me book the next bus for free. Was able to get to my destination close to planned time

Kanzo N.

17 May 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510 759 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Williams Coaches

4.5/5576 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Milta Coaches

3/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Webber Coaches

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?
The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness start at R 264. The average price for this route is around R 530. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?
The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 277 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 35m and is operated by Milta Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Wilderness route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Intercape, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, Webber Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?
The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?
A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?
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 573 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Williams Coaches has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness?
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 Wilderness?
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.

Best price found

27/12

R 301

28/12

R 477

Today

R 458

30/12

R 495

31/12

R 505

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of R 301

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 Wilderness as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 301 to R 1 293 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 495, which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.