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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Intercity Xpress for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
from $20
Wednesday
from $20
Thursday
from $20
Friday
from $20
Saturday
from $20
Sunday
from $20

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    11h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercape
    12h 5m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:35 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $24
  • Williams Coaches
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    12h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    12h 5m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:35 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    12h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    12h 5m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:35 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    12h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercity Xpress
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    First Class
    $22
  • Williams Coaches
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    12h 5m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:35 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $26
  • Eagle Liner
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $26

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    12h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    12h 5m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:35 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $25
  • Williams Coaches
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercity Xpress
    12h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:55 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    12h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    12h 25m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Williams Coaches
    First Class
    $24
  • Intercape
    13h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    8:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    First Class
    $25
  • Greyhound Australia
    12h 15m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    12h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    12h 25m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercape
    12h 5m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:35 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $24
  • Williams Coaches
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:05 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $29

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily buses from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 32 daily coaches between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 170 buses from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, with 58 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 48 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 8h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 7:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 48 Ø
Distance 411.9 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Every day, 48 buses from 8 bus companies leave Cape Town for Port Elizabeth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/28/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/27
Monday 04/28
$27
Tuesday 04/29
$20
Wednesday 04/30
$20
Thursday 05/01
$22
Friday 05/02
$20
Saturday 05/03
$20
Sunday 05/04
$20
Monday 05/05
$20
Tuesday 05/06
$28
Wednesday 05/07
$20
Thursday 05/08
$20
Friday 05/09
$20
Saturday 05/10
$20
Sunday 05/11
$20
Monday 05/12
$20
Tuesday 05/13
$20
Wednesday 05/14
$20
Thursday 05/15
$20
Friday 05/16
$20
Saturday 05/17
$20
Sunday 05/18
$20
Monday 05/19
$20
Tuesday 05/20
$20
Wednesday 05/21
$20
Thursday 05/22
$20
Friday 05/23
$24
Saturday 05/24

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Port Elizabeth from our users.

Intercape from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Port Elizabeth:

Cheapest Price $24
Fastest Bus 11h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 4/27/2025

Williams Coaches from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Williams Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Williams Coaches bus route Cape Town to Port Elizabeth:

Cheapest Price $24
Fastest Bus 11h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 4/27/2025

APM from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

APM

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Port Elizabeth:

Cheapest Price $20
Fastest Bus 8h 50m
Earliest Bus 3:00 PM
Last Bus 7:25 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 4/27/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Port Elizabeth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth bus

How much does a Cape Town Port Elizabeth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 12h 15m to reach Port Elizabeth. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $46. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Port Elizabeth.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth bus route is served by approximately 48 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is offered by APM and takes 8h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The earliest bus arriving in Port Elizabeth from Cape Town starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Port Elizabeth starts at 7:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Port Elizabeth route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Port Elizabeth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Port Elizabeth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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