Bus tickets Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg from £16

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.
today
from £16
tomorrow
from £16
Wednesday
from £17
Thursday
from £19
Friday
from £19
Saturday
from £17
Sunday
from £19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £16
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £31
  • Intercape
    18h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £33
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £16
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £34
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £35
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £35
  • Intercape
    16h 15m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    08:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £36

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    16h 15m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    08:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £31
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £35
  • Intercity Xpress
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £37
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £38

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercape
    18h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £29
  • Big Sky Intercity
    15h 25m
    0
    16:50
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £34
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £35

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercape
    18h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £27
  • Big Sky Intercity
    15h 25m
    0
    16:50
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £31
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £32
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £34

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    14h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    08:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Big Sky Intercity
    15h 25m
    0
    16:50
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £26
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £32
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £34

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercape
    14h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    08:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Big Sky Intercity
    15h 25m
    0
    16:50
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £26
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £32

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 35 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 224 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg, with 15 offers.

Facts about coaches from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 40 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 1h 30m
Earliest Coach 08:20
Latest Coach 18:00
Daily Bus Connections 40 Ø
Distance 893.9 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Every day, 40 buses from 7 coach companies leave Port Elizabeth for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 23/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
£31
Tuesday 24/06
£45
Wednesday 25/06
£17
Thursday 26/06
£36
Friday 27/06
£19
Saturday 28/06
£31
Sunday 29/06
£31
Monday 30/06
£17
Tuesday 01/07
£17
Wednesday 02/07
£17
Thursday 03/07
£19
Friday 04/07
£31
Saturday 05/07
£17
Sunday 06/07
£19
Monday 07/07
£17
Tuesday 08/07
£17
Wednesday 09/07
£17
Thursday 10/07
£19
Friday 11/07
£19
Saturday 12/07
£17
Sunday 13/07
£19
Monday 14/07
£17
Tuesday 15/07
£17
Wednesday 16/07
£17
Thursday 17/07
£19
Friday 18/07
£19
Saturday 19/07
£19
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, 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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

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

Intercape from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price £25
Fastest Coach 1h 30m
Earliest Coach 08:20
Last Coach 18:00
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 23/06/2025

Eagle Liner from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Eagle Liner

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

Cheapest Price £34
Fastest Coach 13h 30m
Earliest Coach 16:30
Last Coach 18:00
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 23/06/2025

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

Eagle Liner
Naree Tshidi, 06/01/2025

Overbooked ++++ Stopped@ garage with x2 female toilets ffor 50 passengers Arrived late in Jozi Uncomfortable seats and leg space

Intercape
Charlotte , 23/09/2024
The pungent urine smell in the bus is too much.. Please consider to constantly disinfect or clean the toilet during the bus trip as it is used quiet offen. Seating should be checked at pickup points a ... The pungent urine smell in the bus is too much.. Please consider to constantly disinfect or clean the toilet during the bus trip as it is used quiet offen. Seating should be checked at pickup points as some passengers tend to block seats or rather have the option to allocate seat number. Tv/screen malfunction not working. Please inform passengers of any delays to avoid the inconvenience of waiting longer at pickup points. Drivers are observant on the road and drive carefully

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.

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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg? Compare all modes of transports from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg bus trip is available from £16 and takes 15h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £62. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 40 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is provided by Intercape and takes 1h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from Port Elizabeth at 08:20. 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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from Port Elizabeth at 18:00. 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 Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg 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 Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Port Elizabeth Johannesburg 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 Port Elizabeth Johannesburg 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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Johannesburg

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