Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St) | Durban Beach Front | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St) | Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres | Fastest | ||||
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| Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central) | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | No tags | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth Railway Station | Durban Station (Coach terminus) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street | Durban Beach - O.R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St) | Durban Beach Front | No tags | ||||
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| Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central) | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | No tags | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth Railway Station | Durban Station (Coach terminus) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:14 PM SAST.
Get from Port Elizabeth to Durban
The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 420, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Durban
Stops in Port Elizabeth
- A
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, 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
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa - D
Railway Station
Railway 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
Stops in Durban
- A
Durban Beach - O.R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa - B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa - C
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060 - D
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Elizabeth to Durban by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Durban start at R 420. The average price for this route is around R 769. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Durban is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 687 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 35m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Delta Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Durban at 04:30. And the latest bus departs at 19:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban produces an estimated 17.171350000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 50496 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
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 Port Elizabeth to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban was searched and found on 16 Oct 2026 with a price of R 398To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Durban as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 398 to R 1 728 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 398, which is on 2026-10-16.
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.
