- Pretoria to Port Elizabeth buses
Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bus | Pretoria - Luxury Coach Terminal | Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St) | Cheapest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bosman Coach Station Terminus | Port Elizabeth Railway Station | Fastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Motorcoach Terminal, Cnr of Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street | CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bosman Coach Station Terminus | Port Elizabeth Railway Station | No tags |
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Get from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth
The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Port Elizabeth?
Stops in Pretoria
- A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa - B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street
Stops in Port Elizabeth
- A97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
- B
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa - C
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa - DRailway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth start from $35. The average price for this route is around $59. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
The average bus travel time from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 945 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 5m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Port Elizabeth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, APM WC, Milta Coaches, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner, Flexi City Connect.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth at 10:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth?
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.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $33 to $64 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2026-03-09.
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.

















