Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Bus
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Route Summary
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 14 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Cape Town bus station at 07:30h, arriving at Port Elizabeth bus station at 19:35h the same day. While latest bus departs at 19:30h, arriving at 06:40h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cape Town, South Africa
Arrival station and country
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Travel Distance
470 mi
Average Trip Duration
11h 40min
Total Departures
14
Lowest Price
$44
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from Cape Town and Port Elizabeth by bus
The shortest travel distance between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is 470 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 19:30 has a travel time of 11:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Port Elizabeth earlier, there
are 14 night buses from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
The overnight buses depart between 17:30 and 19:30 and arrive between 05:40 and 06:40
the following day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 08:21, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Cape Town or Port Elizabeth bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
 Cape Town
Click here to open location in google maps. Port Elizabeth
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $44 (One-Way) or $88 (Return).
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