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

The cheapest bus tickets from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth start from $30. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?

The average bus travel time from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 474 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by Delta Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Swellendam to Port Elizabeth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from APM WC , Intercape , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , Williams Coaches , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , Delta Coaches .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?

The earliest bus departs from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

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

A bus trip from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 12 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?

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 563 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?

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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Williams Coaches , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Swellendam to Port Elizabeth from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swellendam to Port Elizabeth on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h	6:15am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	7h 10m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	SWELLENDAM	8h 20m	6:40am	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	7h 45m	5:25am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Port Elizabeth on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	7h 35m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	7h 10m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	SWELLENDAM	8h 20m	6:40am	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Port Elizabeth on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	9h 5m	8:15am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	7h 10m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	SWELLENDAM	8h 20m	6:40am	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Port Elizabeth on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	7h 35m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	7h 10m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	SWELLENDAM	8h 20m	6:40am	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Port Elizabeth on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	7h 50m	12:40am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	7h 10m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 10m	6:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	SWELLENDAM	8h 20m	6:40am	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Port Elizabeth on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	7h 50m	12:40am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	7h 10m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	9h 15m	7:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	8h 25m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	7h 45m	5:25am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:44 PM SAST.

Get from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

474 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Swellendam

A
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
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Stops in Port Elizabeth

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

Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,759 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercape

3.5/544,128 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44128 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 WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $42

Intercape Mainliner Swellendam Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Punctual of 1st bus from Ashton to Swellendam lateness of bus from Swellendam to PE and very long travel distances without leg stretch

Folusho Nomvisiswano M.

September 10, 2023

I wasn't comfortable in that bus

Ayanda A.

May 18, 2024

I couldn't charge my cell phone

Lilitha T.

March 20, 2020

Big Sky

3.5/53,073 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,064 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Williams Coaches

4.5/5565 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Based on 565 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Williams Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Williams Coaches Swellendam Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The service was right but the bus come late with hour.The bus supposed to come at 22H20. Instead of that it come 23H10

Ncamile V.

September 8, 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,357 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,170 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,883 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swellendam 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth start from $30. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
The average bus travel time from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 474 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by Delta Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Swellendam to Port Elizabeth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
The earliest bus departs from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
A bus trip from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 12 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
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 563 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Williams Coaches has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Williams Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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

11-27

$69

11-28

$65

Today

$69

11-30

$59

12-01

$60

12-02

$51

12-03

$43

12-04

$43

The cheapest trip from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $176 for a bus ticket from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Intercape, 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.