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Bus Cape Town to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview
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Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth?
Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
How much is the cheapest coach ticket from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?
The prices typically range from US$19 to US$57 on this trip, with the average ticket costing US$34. The cost of tickets can fluctuate based on factors like the time of day, the company, and the class you choose. Compare the prices and amenities offered by each company on Busbud and find the best deals and offers.
How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth by bus?
The coach journey between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth lasts about 12h 5m. If you're looking for the fastest trip, you can get there in just about 9h 15m. However, please keep in mind that your specific travel time may vary due to the prevailing traffic conditions along the route.
When is the first coach from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?
The first coach from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth leaves at 06:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
How far is Port Elizabeth from Cape Town by coach?
The journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth by coach covers an approximate distance of 410 miles (661 km).
Is there a way to reach Port Elizabeth from Cape Town without flying?
To travel from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20, which is on 2025-04-29.
Usually MAINLINER 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.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to George
- Coach Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Harare
- Coach Cape Town - Bellville
- Bus Cape Town - Knysna
- Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Coach Cape Town - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Cape Town - Butterworth
- Cape Town - Idutywa
- Bus from Cape Town to King William’s Town
- Coach Cape Town - Swellendam
- Bus Cape Town - Kimberley
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Coach Durban - Cape Town
- Bus Heidelberg - Cape Town
- Knysna - Cape Town
- Bus from Worcester to Cape Town
- Coach Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Bus Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Richards Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from Matatiele to Cape Town
- Coach King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
- George - Cape Town
- Bus from Ngcobo to Cape Town
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Port Elizabeth
Buses Leaving from Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - East London
- Port Elizabeth - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria
- Coach Port Elizabeth - George
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Plettenberg Bay
- Port Elizabeth - Knysna
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Jeffreys Bay
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Grahamstown
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Mossel Bay
- Port Elizabeth - Welkom
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Colesberg
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Kokstad
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Cradock
Buses Going to Port Elizabeth
- Bus from East London to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Uitenhage - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Port Elizabeth
- Durban - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth
- Coach George - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Knysna - Port Elizabeth
- Mthatha - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Aliwal North - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Bloemfontein - Port Elizabeth
- King William’s Town - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Graaff Reinet to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Jeffreys Bay - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Stellenbosch - Port Elizabeth
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Coach Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Bus Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from East London to Cape Town
- Coach East London - Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - East London
- Johannesburg - East London
- Bus from Cape Town to Pretoria
- Coach Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
Popular international trips
- Travel in South Africa
- Bus to Cape Town
- Bus to Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Buses