What is the travel distance from East London to Queenstown?

About 98 miles (158 km) separate East London and Queenstown.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Queenstown?

The majority of buses traveling from East London to Queenstown start their journey at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) and wind up at Queenstown Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Queenstown?

Once in Queenstown, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Canyon Swing, Bungee Jumping, Queenstown Ice Arena, White Water Rafting and Queenstown Mini Golf.

Bus East London to Queenstown from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Queenstown on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	3h 20m	8:20pm	Queenstown Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	2h 45m	7:00pm	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	5h	7:30pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	3h	7:00pm	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	3h 20m	8:05pm	Queenstown Station	No tags

Next departures for East London to Queenstown on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	3h 20m	8:20pm	Queenstown Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	2h 45m	7:00pm	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	5h	7:30pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	3h	7:00pm	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	3h 20m	8:05pm	Queenstown Station	No tags

Next departures for East London to Queenstown on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	3h 20m	8:20pm	Queenstown Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	2h 45m	7:00pm	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	5h	7:30pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	3h	7:00pm	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	3h 20m	8:05pm	Queenstown Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Queenstown

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Queenstown. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day

3hAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $69	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$24 - $39	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,841 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

The shuttle to Kingwilliams town in East London was on time and the drivers were accommodating, providing a smooth ride. Passengers also behaved well during the journey.

Intercape Sleepliner East London Queenstown recent customer reviews

I am so dissatisfied with their service firstly the bus arrived later than expected and along the way it had a breakdown. I got to my anticipated destination 2 hours late. I am so unhappy and I will not use their services again

Nomahlubi P.

August 3, 2025

The drivers were very accommodating and drove well. Passengers were also well behaved. Smooth ride.

Mavis M.

March 5, 2024

The shuttle to Kingwilliams town in East London was on time and we travelled very well

Sonwabile B.

December 9, 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,254 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5540 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Citilink

1.5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,000 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Chilwans Express

Makalala Transport

3/5224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

FF Gertse

1.5/5417 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.2

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

Where are the popular stops in East London and Queenstown?

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - East London

D - Windmill Mall

Stops in Queenstown

A - Queenstown Station

B - Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)

C - Railway Station

D - Greyhound Office

Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London to Queenstown, ZA by bus

What is the travel distance from East London to Queenstown?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Queenstown?
What are the best sights and things to do in Queenstown?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$18

11/17

$19

Today

$18

11/19

$18

11/20

$18

11/21

$18

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The cheapest trip from East London to Queenstown, ZA was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $46 for a bus ticket from East London to Queenstown, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, 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.