Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town on 20 February
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.Cheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.Fastest
Big SkyBus
Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Williams CoachesBus
Regent Cafe, C/o Link Rd & Rochelle Rd
CAPE TOWNNo tags

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Get from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52bus per day
12hAverage duration
409 milesDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town start from £18. The average price for this route is around £29. 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 journey from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

    The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is 12h, covering a distance of 409 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Flexi City Connect.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 52 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Williams Coaches, Milta Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, ilulaBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

    The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

    A bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town produces an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

    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 588 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

    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.

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

    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
17/02
£23
18/02
£19
Today
£17
20/02
£17
21/02
£17
22/02
£17
23/02
£17
24/02
£17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town was searched and found on 19 Feb 2026 with a price of £17

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 Cape Town as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £128 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2026-02-20.

Usually Milta Coaches 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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