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Which bus from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. 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
£30
tomorrow
£32
Saturday
£30
Sunday
£26
Monday
£18
Tuesday
£18
Wednesday
£18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 50m 15:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £30
Eagle Liner 16h 50m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £34
Greyhound South Africa 17h 0m 16:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £37
Big Sky Intercity 16h 40m 16:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £39
Intercape 17h 55m 16:00 Port Elizabeth Intercape Office 09:55 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £41

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 50m 15:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £32
Eagle Liner 16h 50m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £34
Intercape 18h 40m 15:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:55 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £38
Big Sky Intercity 16h 40m 16:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £39
Greyhound South Africa 17h 0m 16:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Kroonstad, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Eagle Liner
      15h 30m
      0
      18:00
      Port Elizabeth
      Bus Station
      05:15
      Kroonstad
      Shell Ultra City
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Intercape
      3h 40m
      0
      05:50
      Kroonstad
      Shell Ultra City
      09:30
      Pretoria
      Bosman Coach Station
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 50m 15:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £30
Eagle Liner 16h 50m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £34
Intercape 18h 40m 15:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:55 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £36
Big Sky Intercity 16h 40m 16:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £38
Greyhound South Africa 17h 0m 16:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £55

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 16h 50m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Eldo House 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £26
City to City 16h 45m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £27
APM 15h 50m 15:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £30
Eagle Liner 15h 15m 17:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 08:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £32
Intercape 18h 40m 15:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:55 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria via Johannesburg, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • APM
      15h 10m
      0
      15:20
      Port Elizabeth
      Bus Station
      05:20
      Johannesburg
      Park Station
      0
      APM
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Delta Coaches
      0h 55m
      0
      05:35
      Johannesburg
      Park Station
      06:30
      Pretoria
      Bosman Coach Station
      0
      Delta Coaches
      First Class
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 50m 15:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Eagle Liner 16h 50m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £25
Intercape 18h 40m 15:15 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:55 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £34
Big Sky Intercity 16h 40m 16:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £36
Greyhound South Africa 17h 0m 16:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £41

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 50m 15:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Intercape 18h 40m 15:15 Port Elizabeth Railway Station 09:55 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £25
City to City 16h 45m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £26
Eagle Liner 16h 50m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £28
Greyhound South Africa 17h 0m 16:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £41

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 50m 15:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
APM 15h 30m 15:20 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 06:50 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Intercape 18h 40m 15:15 Port Elizabeth Railway Station 09:55 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £25
Eagle Liner 16h 50m 16:30 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £32
Eagle Liner 16h 20m 17:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station 09:20 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £32

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria is £18 on 22/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 60 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 43 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Pretoria.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 294 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Pretoria, with 64 offers.

All facts for Port Elizabeth to Pretoria bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 51 times by bus from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria in one click. Book your Port Elizabeth to Pretoria bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 14h 45m
Earliest Coach 13:00
Latest Coach 18:00
Daily Bus Connections 51 Ø
Distance 946.7 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Greyhound South Africa, City to City and Greyhound US

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

Every day, 51 buses from 8 coach companies leave Port Elizabeth for Pretoria. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£28
Friday 19/06
£23
Saturday 20/06
£30
Sunday 21/06
£23
Monday 22/06
£18
Tuesday 23/06
£18
Wednesday 24/06
£18
Thursday 25/06
£23
Friday 26/06
£28
Saturday 27/06
£20
Sunday 28/06
£18
Monday 29/06
£27
Tuesday 30/06
£18
Wednesday 01/07
£25
Thursday 02/07
£22
Friday 03/07
£25
Saturday 04/07
£25
Sunday 05/07
£22
Monday 06/07
£25
Tuesday 07/07
£23
Wednesday 08/07
£22
Thursday 09/07
£22
Friday 10/07
£22
Saturday 11/07
£22
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria

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 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria 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 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, 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 Pretoria 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 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria?

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

APM from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria

APM

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

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 15h 30m
Earliest Coach 15:00
Last Coach 15:20
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 17/06/2026
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.

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Pretoria

Here is a map with all coach stations in Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. 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 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria

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

How much does a Port Elizabeth Pretoria coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Port Elizabeth Pretoria bus trip is available from £18 and takes 15h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £70. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Pretoria.

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

Each day, the bus route from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria is offered by roughly 51 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria is provided by Eagle Liner and takes 14h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Pretoria departs from Port Elizabeth at 13:00. 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 Pretoria?

The latest bus to Pretoria 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 Pretoria route?

Passengers looking to travel from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria 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 Pretoria?

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

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 Port Elizabeth Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria on your planned travel date.

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

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 51 daily trips between Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. 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 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria?

Prices and availability for 51 trips between Port Elizabeth and Pretoria 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 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria

Economy
Economy

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

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