Bus Port Elizabeth to Welkom: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Welkom from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $18

Thursday

Friday

from $20

Saturday

from $22

Sunday

from $20

Monday

from $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	12h 30m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:55 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	5:10 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 6:00:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Intercity Xpress	11h 50m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	11h 40m	4:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	3:40 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 4:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	12h 30m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:55 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercity Xpress	11h 50m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	11h 40m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	5:10 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 5:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	11h 40m	4:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	3:40 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 4:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:55 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
City to City	12h 30m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$23	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercity Xpress	11h 50m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	11h 40m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	5:10 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 5:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	11h 40m	4:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	3:40 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 4:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	12h 30m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:55 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercity Xpress	11h 50m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	5:10 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 6:00:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	11h 40m	4:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	3:40 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 4:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	5:10 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 6:00:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/19/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Intercape	11h 40m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	5:10 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 5:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/19/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Intercape	13h 10m	1:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	2:10 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 1:00:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/19/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Intercape	12h 40m	1:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	2:10 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 1:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/19/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Intercape	12h 20m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:50 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 4:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/19/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom is $18 on 8/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Welkom

See here how frequent the connections between Port Elizabeth and Welkom are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 34 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Welkom. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Welkom.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 83 buses from Port Elizabeth to Welkom, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Welkom, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 19 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Welkom starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	10h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	418.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

Every day, 19 buses from 6 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Welkom: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

$18

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

$20

Saturday 08/16

$22

Sunday 08/17

$20

Monday 08/18

$28

Tuesday 08/19

$18

Wednesday 08/20

$27

Thursday 08/21

$22

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

$22

Sunday 08/24

Monday 08/25

$18

Tuesday 08/26

$27

Wednesday 08/27

$18

Thursday 08/28

$27

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

$27

Monday 09/01

$22

Tuesday 09/02

$22

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

$22

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Welkom, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Welkom, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom, 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

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

Intercape from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	8/10/2025

Eagle Liner from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Port Elizabeth to Welkom:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	10h 25m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	8/9/2025

City to City from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Port Elizabeth to Welkom:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	11h 55m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	5:05 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/9/2025

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Welkom

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

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Welkom bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Welkom bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 12h 30m to reach Welkom. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Welkom.

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

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Welkom bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 10h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom?

The earliest bus arriving in Welkom from Port Elizabeth starts at 1:00 PM. 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Welkom starts at 6:00 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 Port Elizabeth Welkom route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner 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 Port Elizabeth and Welkom?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Welkom 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Port Elizabeth to Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Welkom

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Welkom. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!