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

The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Durban start from $24. The average price for this route is around $44. 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 Port Elizabeth to Durban?

The average bus trip duration from Port Elizabeth to Durban is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 427 miles (689 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Durban route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , APM WC .

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 5:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 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 1.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Durban from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Durban on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:45pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	16h 5m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Durban on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 45m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	16h 5m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Durban on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Durban on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Durban on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Durban on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Durban on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h 35m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	14h 40m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	15h 15m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	15h	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 30m	10:55am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:51 PM SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

15h 15mAverage Duration

427 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular 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
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B
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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C
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
Visit page
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 - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,096 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Many users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfort and cleanliness of the buses. The staff is often praised for their friendliness and professionalism, ensuring a smooth journey. However, some reviews mention issues with non-functional charging ports and occasional mechanical problems that caused delays in departure times.

Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth Durban recent customer reviews

No charging ports inside the bus. Delayed, it took a long time to find another bus which led to not arriving on time (5 hours later than expected).

Sibusile Ayabonga Z.

November 17, 2025

Firstly the Bus was 1hour 30min late, and when we arrives to the station if the person is not at the station the driver will wait for the person for +-20 min and call the person if they not answering the driver will call the office and ask to call the person who is not in the station how unprofessional is that now as a passenger i must be late because we waiting for someone who is late .very dissapointed🚮

Nongcebo X.

September 27, 2025

The bus was very dirty with a foul smell which made the ride unbearable. The drivers were very nice and very which was the only thing that was okay about the trip

Lwandiswa N.

August 16, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,052 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Many users appreciate the friendly and professional staff, as well as the timely arrivals of their journeys. The buses are generally clean and comfortable, contributing to a positive travel experience. However, some travelers noted issues with non-functional charging ports and air conditioning settings not being adjusted promptly when requested.

Intercity Xpress Port Elizabeth Durban recent customer reviews

Please add more stops at garages so that customers can get refreshments, 1 stop is not enough for a 15+ hour journey

Siya M.

November 13, 2025

What I enjoyed is that the Drivers was nice and helpful what's I didn't enjoy was the smelling of the bus (Toilet)

Nosipho M.

September 8, 2025

Intercity express is very reliable, always on time, clean and their drivers are so friendly

Buyiswa N.

July 19, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,067 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting caring and respectful drivers who provided helpful assistance. The buses were comfortable, clean, and equipped with amenities like a fridge. While some minor issues such as non-functional charging points and uncontrollable temperatures were noted, overall satisfaction remains high among travelers.

Big Sky Port Elizabeth Durban recent customer reviews

The trip was great ,their service is good even with the small delay but it was nice.Im definitely using Big Sky again.

Ntombizandile M.

August 29, 2025

some of charging points not working. no plastic dast bin. Temperature not controllable

Nkosinathi M.

July 26, 2025

The bus was clean and neat but the delay of more than 2 hours was not necessary. It prolonged my journey

Ntombencinci M.

March 26, 2025

APM WC

2/52,756 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Port Elizabeth to Durban 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 Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Durban start from $24. The average price for this route is around $44. 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 Port Elizabeth to Durban?
The average bus trip duration from Port Elizabeth to Durban is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 427 miles (689 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, APM WC.
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 5:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 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 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Port Elizabeth to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.

Best price found

11/26

$69

11/27

$96

Today

$36

11/29

$78

11/30

$65

12/01

$65

12/02

$60

12/03

$56

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $36

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 Durban, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $119 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 $56 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.