What is the distance between Queenstown and Port Elizabeth?

About 159 miles (256 km) separate Queenstown and Port Elizabeth.

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

If you're headed to Port Elizabeth from Queenstown, chances are that your bus will leave from Queenstown Station and arrive at CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Queenstown to Port Elizabeth from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Queenstown to Port Elizabeth on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 45m	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	4h 30m	11:00am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	6h 10m	11:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 45m	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Railway Station	5h 5m	11:20am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	6h 10m	11:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 45m	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	4h 50m	11:20am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Port Elizabeth on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	4h 45m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	4h 15m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	6h 5m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 45m	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Queenstown Station	5h 10m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Queenstown Station	5h 10m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Railway Station	4h 50m	8:25am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	6h 5m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Port Elizabeth on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	Queenstown Station	5h 10m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	4h 15m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	6h 5m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 45m	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	4h 45m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Queenstown Station	5h 10m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Railway Station	4h 50m	8:25am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	6h 5m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:53 PM SAST.

Get from Queenstown to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

161 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,697 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercape

3.5/543,745 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have noted that the buses are generally timely and comfortable, with professional and hospitable drivers. The cleanliness of the bus is often praised, although there were instances where a different bus was used due to technical issues. Despite these occasional challenges, passengers appreciate arriving safely at their destinations.

Intercape Mainliner Queenstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus is comfortable and warm but it arrived very late, I waited for the bus for over an hour. There was no message stating that it was delayed.

Ntokozo H.

July 19, 2025

The bus was very tidy with super comfortable seats. Bus operators highly professional and punctual.

Sinesipho N.

July 14, 2025

A different bus was brought, not intercape branded bus. the bus had technical fault and was stuck on the road, however another bus cam with in 5 min and assisted to load the people en route to PE

Grace M.

May 19, 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,220 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Users have reported that the buses are generally clean and comfortable, with drivers providing hospitable service. The travel experience is described as quick and pleasant overall. However, there were some issues noted such as incorrect pick-up locations requiring additional inquiries from passengers and non-functioning overhead USB chargers on board.

Eagle Liner Queenstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The driver was driving at a very high speed and didn't slow down even when we got to rainy towns... the toilet was out of order 😞

Unathi R.

January 28, 2025

Very disappointed. The bus was 2 hours late, it was disorganised and the trip was rowdy

Anelisa M.

December 25, 2023

It is really a pathetic bus. No customer service at all. No sense of urgency. It arrived late at the Queenstown station by 5 hours and no one communicated this with us. After arriving for pick up in Queenstown after being five hours late we had to wait another 1hour and 30 minutes to wait for the drivers to exact and for the cleaner to quickly sweep the bus. Initially this bus was meant to leave qtn at 1:30pm and arrive in PE at 18:50pm. But it left at approximately 5pm in QTN AND ARRIVED AT 10pm in PE. No one apologised to the clients. Nothing. Drivers just went on like what they did was normal. In fact everyone meant to give out the service. It is sickening to know that there are bus companies that still treat customers like this. We want black excellence but we keep stopping low.

Sandisiwe S.

March 25, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,903 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 Queenstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus was 1 hour late , but it was nice travelling with it

Davida O.

March 6, 2024

Friendly staff

Boniswa N.

July 22, 2021

Big Sky

3.5/52,965 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/51,893 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,114 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Queenstown and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Queenstown

A - Queenstown Station

B - Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)

C - Railway Station

D - Greyhound Office

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Queenstown, ZA to Port Elizabeth by bus

What is the distance between Queenstown and Port Elizabeth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Queenstown to Port Elizabeth?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$20

11/13

$19

Today

$20

11/15

$20

11/16

No data

11/17

$20

11/18

$20

11/19

$20

The cheapest trip from Queenstown, ZA to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Queenstown, ZA to Port Elizabeth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $38 for a bus ticket from Queenstown, ZA to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.