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TodayApr 23
from $22
TomorrowApr 24
from $23
ThuApr 25
from $22
FriApr 26
from $23
SatApr 27
from $27
SunApr 28
from $23
MonApr 29
from $26
TueApr 30

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
4:15PM
14h15m
6:30AM
Port Elizabeth - Port Elizabeth (Station)
CheapestFastest
Durban - Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Cheapest
Fastest
4:00PM
14h30m
6:30AM
Port Elizabeth - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
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Durban - Durban Station (Coach terminus)
2nd Cheapest
5:30PM
15h15m
8:45AM
Port Elizabeth - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Durban - Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
5:30PM
15h30m
9:00AM
Port Elizabeth - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Durban - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
6:00PM
14h45m
8:45AM
Port Elizabeth - Perridge Vale - Intercape Office (c/o Nile and Storey)
Durban - Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Bus Port Elizabeth to Durban: Trip Overview

Bus Port Elizabeth to Durban: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$29
Average bus trip duration15h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure4:55 AM
Distance426 miles (686 km)
Latest bus departure7:45 PM

Port Elizabeth to Durban Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Port Elizabeth to Durban from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Durban from Port Elizabeth, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures15
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:55AM - 7:45PM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$29
Minimum Trip Duration14h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration15h
Distance426 miles (686 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteIntercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Port Elizabeth - Durban

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Durban without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Port Elizabeth to Durban is about 15h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 14h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 426 miles (686 km) that separate the two cities.

Port Elizabeth and Durban are 426 miles (686 km) apart.

About 15 buses travel this route daily, provided by Intercape, Big Sky and Intercity Xpress. The number of buses running from Port Elizabeth to Durban may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 4:55 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:45 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Durban leave from Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central) and arrive at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $22, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $29 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $22 and $71, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Durban, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding, Surfing, Umgeni River Bird Park, BAT Centre and Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/21
$26
04/22
$26
Today
$26
04/24
$26
04/25
$28
04/26
$26
04/27
$26
04/28
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The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban was searched and found on Apr 27, 2024 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $33 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 $26 which is on 2024-04-27.

Usually 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Port Elizabeth and Durban!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Port Elizabeth to Durban.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Durban while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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