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Which bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is the best?

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

today
£18
tomorrow
£16
Sunday
£20
Monday
£16
Tuesday
£16
Wednesday
£17
Thursday
£16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 15h 40m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18
City to City 16h 0m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18
Intercape 16h 35m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 10:05 Port Elizabeth Railway Station  Economy £20
Intercape 14h 45m 18:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:15 Port Elizabeth Railway Station  Economy £20
Eagle Liner 15h 15m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 07:45 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 17h 50m 17:10 Johannesburg Park Station 11:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £16
APM 18h 10m 17:10 Johannesburg Park Station 11:20 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 15h 45m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 08:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Eagle Liner 15h 15m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 07:45 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Greyhound South Africa 16h 30m 17:00 Johannesburg Park Station 09:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 15h 15m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 07:45 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Eagle Liner 15h 45m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 08:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Intercape 14h 45m 18:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:15 Port Elizabeth Railway Station  Economy £22
Greyhound South Africa 16h 30m 17:00 Johannesburg Park Station 09:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £22
Intercape 16h 45m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 10:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 17h 50m 17:10 Johannesburg Park Station 11:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £16
City to City 15h 40m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 15h 45m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 08:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Greyhound South Africa 16h 30m 17:00 Johannesburg Park Station 09:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £22
Intercape 14h 50m 17:00 Johannesburg Park Station 07:50 Port Elizabeth Intercape Office  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 17h 50m 17:10 Johannesburg Park Station 11:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 15h 15m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 07:45 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £20
Intercape 14h 30m 18:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:00 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £25
Big Sky Intercity 14h 55m 18:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:25 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £25
Greyhound South Africa 16h 30m 17:00 Johannesburg Park Station 09:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £32

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 14h 25m 18:00 Johannesburg Park Station 08:25 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 15h 45m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 08:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £22
City to City 15h 40m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £25
Intercape 16h 45m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 10:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £28
Intercity Xpress 13h 20m 18:45 Johannesburg Park Station 08:05 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 14h 10m 18:00 Johannesburg Park Station 08:10 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 15h 15m 16:30 Johannesburg Park Station 07:45 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £25
Intercity Xpress 13h 45m 18:45 Johannesburg Park Station 08:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £26
Intercape 16h 45m 17:30 Johannesburg Park Station 10:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £27
Big Sky Intercity 14h 45m 18:30 Johannesburg Park Station 09:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is £16 on 15/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Johannesburg 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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 43 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 244 coaches from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, with 120 offers.

All facts for Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 52 times by bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth in one click. Book your Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Coach 12:15
Latest Coach 18:45
Daily Bus Connections 52 Ø
Distance 893.9 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound South Africa, City to City and Greyhound US

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

Every day, 52 buses from 8 coach companies leave Johannesburg for Port Elizabeth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
Tuesday 15/09
Wednesday 16/09
Thursday 17/09
Friday 18/09
£18
Saturday 19/09
£16
Sunday 20/09
£19
Monday 21/09
£28
Tuesday 22/09
£16
Wednesday 23/09
£17
Thursday 24/09
£16
Friday 25/09
£16
Saturday 26/09
£34
Sunday 27/09
£16
Monday 28/09
£16
Tuesday 29/09
£16
Wednesday 30/09
£16
Thursday 01/10
£21
Friday 02/10
£23
Saturday 03/10
£27
Sunday 04/10
£21
Monday 05/10
£21
Tuesday 06/10
£21
Wednesday 07/10
£21
Thursday 08/10
£21
Friday 09/10
£21
Saturday 10/10
£21
Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

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

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Intercity Xpress

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

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 13h 20m
Earliest Coach 16:30
Last Coach 18:45
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 18/09/2026

APM from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

APM

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

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 14h 9m
Earliest Coach 17:10
Last Coach 18:00
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 18/09/2026
In total 8 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 Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth

Eagle Liner
Eunice Dakalo mukondeleli, 14/04/2026
Horrible service, the seats are uncomfortable. There are no stops; I only stopped once for a 20-HOUR DRIVE. The bus driver did not know the route and kept getting lost. No communication within the bus ... Horrible service, the seats are uncomfortable. There are no stops; I only stopped once for a 20-HOUR DRIVE. The bus driver did not know the route and kept getting lost. No communication within the bus about locations. The bus was delayed by 4 hours. There are no stops and no toilets inside. I do not recommend.
Intercape
Nicci Horner, 02/04/2026

Why do we have to virtually smother in carbon dioxide and overheat and have to ask for aircon???

Greyhound South Africa
Jasmine, 24/01/2026
Very disappointed in Greyhound. It use to be one of the top luxury buses in SA but my experience on the bus was horrible. There were cockroaches not just one, PLENTY! Walking on the window, I had to s ... Very disappointed in Greyhound. It use to be one of the top luxury buses in SA but my experience on the bus was horrible. There were cockroaches not just one, PLENTY! Walking on the window, I had to stay awake to make sure they don’t crawl on my son while he was asleep. The toilet was disgusting, it looked and smelled like a public toilet and of cause cockroaches in there too.
Greyhound South Africa
lorraine newell, 13/12/2024
I will never travel nor recommend Greyhound. We departed 2hours later so technically we arrived in Port Elizabeth 3hours later. Drivers are negligent when overtaking want to overtake when vehicles ar ... I will never travel nor recommend Greyhound. We departed 2hours later so technically we arrived in Port Elizabeth 3hours later. Drivers are negligent when overtaking want to overtake when vehicles are approaching. Hard braking. Vehicle cuts out while in motion. Bus needs to be fumigated
Intercape
Asemahle Mancayi , 12/08/2024

The service was great and the ride was good but slow and did not arrive on the stated time

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth bus

How much does a Johannesburg Port Elizabeth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg Port Elizabeth bus trip is available from £16 and takes 17h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 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 Johannesburg Port Elizabeth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is offered by roughly 52 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is provided by Eagle Liner and takes 13h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Port Elizabeth departs from Johannesburg at 12:15. 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

The latest bus to Port Elizabeth departs from Johannesburg at 18:45. 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 Johannesburg Port Elizabeth route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

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

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Johannesburg 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 52 daily trips between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

Prices and availability for 52 trips between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Economy
Economy

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

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