How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere?

The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere start from $24. The average price for this route is around $49. 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 Mount Frere?

The average bus trip duration from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 288 miles (464 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 15m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Big Sky , Flexi City Connect .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere?

The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere generates an estimated 12 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 Mount Frere?

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 Mount Frere?

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 Mount Frere?

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 Mount Frere?

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 Mount Frere from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 15m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 50m	3:20am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	10h 45m	2:30am	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	9h 50m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	8h 30m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 15m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 50m	3:20am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 35m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	9h 50m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	8h 30m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 15m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 50m	3:20am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 35m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	9h 50m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	8h 30m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 15m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 50m	3:20am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 35m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	9h 50m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	8h 30m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 15m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 50m	3:20am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 35m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	9h 50m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	8h 30m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 15m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 50m	3:20am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 35m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	9h 50m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	8h 30m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:47 PM SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Mount Frere?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
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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B
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, 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
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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 Mount Frere

A
1 Main Street - Mount Frere
1 Main St, Mount Frere, 5090, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,160 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have reported that the staff is friendly and helpful, with clean buses and good air-conditioning. Additionally, passengers appreciate the smooth driving and satisfying speed of Intercape buses.

Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth Mount Frere recent customer reviews

The bus was extremely late. No proper explanation was given. It kept breaking down. The toilets were not working

Msimelelo P.

June 14, 2025

The smooth driving&speed was satisfying as it used to be as l usually travel by lntercape buses

Nomawetu Fanny M.

August 29, 2024

Great bus, great stuff but bus waiting areas not sheltered and unsafe. Extremely inconvenient for nursing women ir women with children

Ntombesibini M.

November 15, 2020

Intercity Xpress

3/511,077 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Port Elizabeth Mount Frere recent customer reviews

Best service ever

Yandisa B.

June 30, 2025

Time management was poor

Lusakanya M.

June 22, 2024

APM WC

2/52,762 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,079 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3079 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Big Sky Port Elizabeth Mount Frere recent customer reviews

The bus was late and I was in the bus for more than 9hrs. In that 9hrs not even once the bus stoped for us to go to the toilet. Unfortunately, there's nothing positive to write about my journey.

Khanya M.

April 13, 2024

Poor service 0%rate

Andisiwe M.

September 9, 2024

Flexi City Connect

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere 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 Mount Frere?
The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere start from $24. The average price for this route is around $49. 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 Mount Frere?
The average bus trip duration from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 288 miles (464 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 15m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere?
The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere?
A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere generates an estimated 12 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 Mount Frere?
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 Mount Frere?
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 Mount Frere?
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 Mount Frere?
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

11/28

$35

11/29

$66

Today

$84

12/01

$44

12/02

$41

12/03

$41

12/04

$41

12/05

$41

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $35

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 Mount Frere, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $118 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Mount Frere based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Big Sky, 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.