How far is Port Elizabeth from Swellendam?

The distance between the two cities is 294 miles (474 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam?

Most of the buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam leave from CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. And arrive at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Swellendam from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Swellendam on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	7h 55m	3:50am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
9:40pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	7h 25m	5:05am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	7h 45m	2:55am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
7:45pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	9h 10m	4:55am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
6:30pm	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	8h 25m	2:55am	SWELLENDAM	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:52 AM 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 $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

293 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Port Elizabeth to Swellendam: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35

Average bus trip duration7h 55m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance293 miles (472 km)

Latest bus departure9:50pm

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Intercape

3.5/543,543 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.

July 6, 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.

July 17, 2022

It was great.

Sithenkosi M.

April 8, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,914 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,649 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,790 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.

Williams Coaches

4.5/5559 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,073 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Eagle Liner

2.5/510,147 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,824 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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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

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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 $21 to $57 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-06.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus Tickets from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

Next departures

Get from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

Bus Port Elizabeth to Swellendam: Trip Overview

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Intercape Port Elizabeth Swellendam recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Swellendam?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Port Elizabeth - Swellendam

How far is Port Elizabeth from Swellendam?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam?

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