Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg on March 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Hope Diamond TransportBus
Port Elizabeth - Greenacres Mcdonalds
Park Station, Rissik StreetCheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Port Elizabeth Railway Station
Johannesburg (Park Station)Fastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags
GreyhoundBus
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.No tags
Intercity XpressBus
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:51 PM SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
15h 30mAverage Duration
895 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg start from $27. The average price for this route is around $49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    The average bus travel time from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 895 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Milta Coaches.

  3. Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Hope Diamond Transport, Intercity Xpress, Milta Coaches, Big Sky, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner, Flexi City Connect, Webber Coaches, ilulaBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    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
03-10
$29
03-11
$27
Today
$27
03-13
$27
03-14
$27
03-15
$27
03-16
$27
03-17
$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg was searched and found on Mar 11, 2026 with a price of $27

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 Johannesburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $58 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2026-03-13.

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.

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