What's the distance between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam by coach?

The journey from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam by coach covers an approximate distance of 294 miles (474 km).

How can I travel from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam avoiding air travel?

To travel from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Swellendam from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:55	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	7h 55m	03:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	21:40	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	7h 25m	05:05	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 10m	16:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 45m	04:10	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	18:30	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	8h 25m	02:55	SWELLENDAM	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:40 SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

7h 55mAverage duration

293 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,786 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to customer reviews, there have been several negative experiences with this bus service. Customers complain about the lack of air-conditioning, curtains for shade, and proper air ventilation on the buses. Additionally, many customers mention significant delays in their journeys due to breakdowns and mechanical issues. These problems could be avoided with better communication and more frequent maintenance of the buses.

Intercape Port Elizabeth Swellendam recent customer reviews

The bus was over 3 hours late due to a breakdown, the bus was changed and then had mechanical issues not even an hour after I had eventually got on the bus and we had to wait for assistance for 40 mins and then were on our way, I was also not informed about the delays to begin with. Very frustrating, was supposed to arrive at my destination at around 3am, I am still on the bus at 07:05am and still about an hour or two away from my destination. Better communication and more frequent maintenance and upkeep on the busses would go a long way.

Jessica B.

6 July 2023

Terrible experience. No air-conditioning, no curtains for shade, no air ventilation. The bus was very late - 2 hours behind schedule, to be exact. It was extremely warm in the bus, and the windows were fogged up because of no air ventilation and conditioning. I am very unhappy with my experience, and would not make use of this service again.

Elzaan P.

17 July 2022

It was great.

Sithenkosi M.

8 April 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,980 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/52,702 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,921 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Williams Coaches

4.5/5563 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,118 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Eagle Liner

3/510,231 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,848 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 Port Elizabeth and Swellendam?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

B - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

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

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

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

What's the distance between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam by coach?
The journey from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam by coach covers an approximate distance of 294 miles (474 km).
How can I travel from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam avoiding air travel?
To travel from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 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 Swellendam as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £41 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-17.