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Which bus from Durban to Port Elizabeth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Durban to Port Elizabeth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or APM. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£17
tomorrow
£17
Sunday
£17
Monday
£17
Tuesday
£17
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£22

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 16h 25m 16:15 Durban Durban Beach Coach Station 08:40 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercape 15h 50m 16:15 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 08:05 Port Elizabeth Intercape Office  Economy £22
Intercape 15h 35m 16:15 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 07:50 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £22
Intercity Xpress 15h 55m 15:15 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £23
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 16:00 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 16h 25m 16:15 Durban Durban Beach Coach Station 08:40 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercity Xpress 15h 55m 15:15 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 16:00 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Intercape 16h 0m 16:00 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 08:00 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £21
Intercape 15h 15m 16:45 Durban Bus Station 08:00 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 16h 25m 16:15 Durban Durban Beach Coach Station 08:40 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercity Xpress 15h 55m 15:15 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 16:00 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18
Intercape 17h 50m 06:15 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 00:05 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £20
Intercape 16h 0m 16:00 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 08:00 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 13h 0m 16:00 Durban Durban Beach Coach Station 05:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercape 17h 50m 06:15 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 00:05 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £20
Intercape 16h 0m 16:00 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 08:00 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £20
Intercity Xpress 14h 35m 06:45 Durban Bus Station 21:20 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Intercity Xpress 15h 55m 15:15 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 16h 25m 16:15 Durban Durban Beach Coach Station 08:40 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercape 17h 50m 06:15 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 00:05 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £20
Intercape 17h 5m 07:00 Durban Bus Station 00:05 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £20
Big Sky Intercity 16h 15m 15:15 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 07:30 Port Elizabeth Engen  Basic £26
Big Sky Intercity 15h 30m 16:00 Durban Bus Station 07:30 Port Elizabeth Engen  Basic £26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 14h 35m 06:45 Durban Bus Station 21:20 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Intercity Xpress 15h 55m 15:15 Durban Bus Station 07:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
APM 17h 25m 07:30 Durban Bus Station 00:55 Port Elizabeth Eldo House  Economy £22
APM 18h 10m 06:45 Durban Durban Beach Coach Station 00:55 Port Elizabeth Eldo House  Economy £22
Intercape 16h 15m 15:15 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 07:30 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 17h 25m 07:30 Durban Bus Station 00:55 Port Elizabeth Eldo House  Economy £22
APM 18h 10m 06:45 Durban Durban Beach Coach Station 00:55 Port Elizabeth Eldo House  Economy £22
Intercape 16h 0m 16:00 Durban O.R Tambo Parade 08:00 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £26
Intercape 15h 15m 16:45 Durban Bus Station 08:00 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £26
Intercity Xpress 14h 35m 06:45 Durban Bus Station 21:20 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Durban to Port Elizabeth is £17 on 20/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Durban and Port Elizabeth?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Durban to Port Elizabeth. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily coaches from Durban to Port Elizabeth. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Durban and Port Elizabeth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 151 coaches from Durban to Port Elizabeth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Durban and Port Elizabeth, with 48 offers.

All facts for Durban to Port Elizabeth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel daily 28 times by bus from Durban to Port Elizabeth in one click. Book your Durban to Port Elizabeth bus ticket starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 13h 0m
Earliest Coach 15:15
Latest Coach 17:00
Daily Bus Connections 28 Ø
Distance 685.3 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

Every day, 28 buses from 4 coach companies leave Durban for Port Elizabeth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
£20
Saturday 21/03
£20
Sunday 22/03
£18
Monday 23/03
£20
Tuesday 24/03
£20
Wednesday 25/03
£20
Thursday 26/03
£22
Friday 27/03
£23
Saturday 28/03
£22
Sunday 29/03
£31
Monday 30/03
£30
Tuesday 31/03
£22
Wednesday 01/04
£47
Thursday 02/04
£35
Friday 03/04
£26
Saturday 04/04
£26
Sunday 05/04
£35
Monday 06/04
£35
Tuesday 07/04
£28
Wednesday 08/04
£26
Thursday 09/04
£23
Friday 10/04
£25
Saturday 11/04
£23
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Port Elizabeth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Durban to Port Elizabeth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Durban to Port Elizabeth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Port Elizabeth, with £17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Durban 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 coach from Durban 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 coaches from Durban to Port Elizabeth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Durban to Port Elizabeth timetable.

Intercape from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 14h 50m
Earliest Coach 15:15
Last Coach 17:00
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 20/03/2026

Intercity Xpress from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Intercity Xpress

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Durban to Port Elizabeth:

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 14h 35m
Earliest Coach 15:15
Last Coach 16:00
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 20/03/2026
In total 4 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Durban - Port Elizabeth

Intercape
Nomaswazi Jacqueline msibi, 19/08/2024
My suitcase with all my cloths got lost. Intercape told me they won't be able to pay for any loss or demages because of there policy. So it means if you buy a ticket from intercape you are not there r ... My suitcase with all my cloths got lost. Intercape told me they won't be able to pay for any loss or demages because of there policy. So it means if you buy a ticket from intercape you are not there responsibility.
Intercity Xpress
Sphokazi , 30/07/2024
It was my first time using this bus and it definitely my last because what a horrible service we've been taken from bus to bus and now I will arrive at midnight which I did not plan and have no one to ... It was my first time using this bus and it definitely my last because what a horrible service we've been taken from bus to bus and now I will arrive at midnight which I did not plan and have no one to come get me I'm no longer safe and I need my refund cz this is rubbish

All bus stations and stops in Durban and Port Elizabeth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Durban and Port Elizabeth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Durban to Port Elizabeth? Compare all modes of transports from Durban to Port Elizabeth.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Durban to Port Elizabeth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Durban to Port Elizabeth bus

How much does a Durban Port Elizabeth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Durban Port Elizabeth bus trip is available from £17 and takes 16h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £42. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Port Elizabeth.

How many connections are available for the Durban Port Elizabeth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Durban to Port Elizabeth is offered by roughly 28 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Port Elizabeth from Durban take?

The quickest coach from Durban to Port Elizabeth is provided by APM and takes 13h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Port Elizabeth departs from Durban at 15:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

The latest bus to Port Elizabeth departs from Durban at 17:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Durban Port Elizabeth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Durban to Port Elizabeth can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Port Elizabeth?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban 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, Intercity Xpress and APM.

What can I take with me on the bus to Port Elizabeth from Durban?

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 bus for the Durban Port Elizabeth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Durban 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 travelling 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 Durban to Port Elizabeth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 28 daily trips between Durban and Port Elizabeth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

Prices and availability for 28 trips between Durban and Port Elizabeth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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