What is the travel distance from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth?

Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth are 127 miles (204 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth?

The majority of buses traveling from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth start their journey at Plettenberg Bay and wind up at Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05pm	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	4h	7:05pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	3h 5m	7:35pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Fastest
Bus	3:05pm	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	4h	7:05pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	3h 25m	2:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	3h 5m	7:35pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	PLETTENBERG BAY	3h 35m	6:40am	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600	2h 55m	5:10am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	3h 50m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	3h 35m	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	PLETTENBERG BAY	3h 10m	6:15am	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	No tags

Next departures for Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	PLETTENBERG BAY	3h 35m	6:40am	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	Cheapest
Bus	3:25am	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	2h 55m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	3h 50m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	3h 35m	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	PLETTENBERG BAY	3h 10m	6:15am	Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:13 PM SAST.

Get from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

127 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercape

3.5/543,841 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have highlighted that the bus service is clean and well-maintained, with safety-conscious drivers ensuring a pleasant journey. However, there are some concerns about punctuality at both pick-up locations and destinations. Additionally, attention to toilet facilities has been mentioned as an area needing improvement.

Intercape Mainliner Plettenberg Bay Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

It was a pleasant trip. Bus was neat and tidy. The driver was safety conscious. Attention need to be given to the toilet.

Racheeme C.

August 9, 2024

The bus left without us and we were stranded in Plett. It came half hour early and didn’t bother waiting til the arranged time.

Sian C.

January 7, 2024

Arrived late at the pick up location and arrived late at the destination, almost couldn’t get a transport to my hotel. That’s really not safe and inconsiderate

Asanda M.

September 9, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,000 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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.

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.

Williams Coaches

4.5/5563 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

A - Plettenberg Bay

Stops in Port Elizabeth

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

B - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

C - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth by bus

What is the travel distance from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth?

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

$17

11/17

$21

Today

$18

11/19

$17

11/20

$17

11/21

$16

11/22

$15

11/23

$17

The cheapest trip from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $72 for a bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Big Sky 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.