How to get from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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What is the best way to travel from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 7 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
10h 30m
£16
£18
45
Flight
1h 25m
£41
£133
37

What is the cheapest way to reach Cape Town from Port Elizabeth?

You can reach Cape Town with just £16 by taking a Bus from Intercape, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £16
Monday
from £16
Tuesday
from £16
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £16
Friday
from £16
Saturday
from £16

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Intercape
    14h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    20:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    17:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    10h 30m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    04:55
    Cape Town
    Durban Road
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    11h 35m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Durban Road
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 20m
    0
    07:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £134
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    13:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    14:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £137
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    08:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    09:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £154
  • Fly540
    1h 25m
    0
    08:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    09:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fly540
    Economy
    from £224

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    12h 15m
    0
    18:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £17
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Safair
    7h 10m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £142
  • Safair
    5h 20m
    0
    15:25
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £145
  • South African Airways
    25h 50m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £158
  • South African Airways
    16h 30m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    10:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £163
  • South African Airlink
    5h 40m
    0
    15:45
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    21:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £320

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    20:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    13h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Railway Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £18
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    15:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £77
  • Safair
    15h 35m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    11:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £89
  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £129
  • South African Airways
    5h 40m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    23:35
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £143
  • South African Airways
    4h 55m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    22:50
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £159

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    20:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £19
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £41
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    08:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    09:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    15:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    18:45
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    20:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £21
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    19:20
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £118
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    11:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    12:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £120
  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £134
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    12:50
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    14:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £165

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    17:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £21
  • Big Sky Intercity
    12h 15m
    0
    18:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £26
  • Williams Coaches
    12h 0m
    0
    18:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    18:40
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £41
  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £60
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    12:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £62

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £19
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £21
  • Williams Coaches
    12h 0m
    0
    18:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    19:20
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £41
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    11:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    12:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £120
  • South African Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    15:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £169
  • South African Airways
    5h 50m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £173
  • South African Airlink
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    12:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £233

What are the fastest trips from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth in just 1h 25m with a Flight from South African Airlink. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 25m
Monday
from 5h 20m
Tuesday
from 1h 25m
Wednesday
from 1h 25m
Thursday
from 1h 25m
Friday
from 1h 25m
Saturday
from 1h 25m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £134
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    13:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    14:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £137
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    08:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    09:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £154
  • Fly540
    1h 25m
    0
    08:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    09:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fly540
    Economy
    from £224
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • APM
    10h 30m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    04:55
    Cape Town
    Durban Road
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    11h 35m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Durban Road
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    17:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 20m
    0
    07:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £26
  • Intercape
    14h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    20:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Safair
    5h 20m
    0
    15:25
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £145
  • South African Airlink
    5h 40m
    0
    15:45
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    21:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £320
  • Safair
    7h 10m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £142
  • South African Airways
    16h 30m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    10:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £163
  • South African Airways
    25h 50m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £158
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 15m
    0
    18:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £17

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    15:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £77
  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £129
  • South African Airways
    4h 55m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    22:50
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £159
  • South African Airways
    5h 40m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    23:35
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £143
  • Safair
    15h 35m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    11:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £89
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    20:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £18
  • Intercape
    13h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Railway Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £41
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    08:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    09:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    15:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    18:45
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    20:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £19

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    19:20
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £118
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    11:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    12:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £120
  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £134
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    12:50
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    14:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £165
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • APM
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    07:55
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    20:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £21

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    18:40
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £41
  • South African Airlink
    1h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £60
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    12:30
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £62
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £21
  • Williams Coaches
    12h 0m
    0
    18:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    £30
  • Big Sky Intercity
    12h 15m
    0
    18:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £26
  • Intercape
    12h 45m
    0
    17:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    19:20
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    20:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £41
  • Safair
    1h 25m
    0
    11:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    12:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £120
  • South African Airlink
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    12:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £233
  • South African Airways
    5h 50m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £173
  • South African Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    15:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £169
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • APM
    11h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    05:25
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £21
  • Williams Coaches
    12h 0m
    0
    18:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    £30
  • Intercape
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • Big Sky Intercity
    13h 10m
    0
    07:35
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Basic
    £19
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

What are the most popular stations in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town?

In Port Elizabeth, you will usually depart from Intercape Office, Eldo House or BP Coach Station, while in Cape Town you will be arriving at Civic Center, Coronation Coach Stop or Darling Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth? With 9 connections between 7 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from Intercape.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from South African Airlink: you will get to Cape Town in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Port Elizabeth and Cape Town are Safair, Intercape and APM, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Port Elizabeth Airport or to Rosebank, and look at flights from Port Elizabeth Airport, and landing at Cape Town Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

The most popular companies between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, are Safair, Intercape and APM. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity and 2 more.

Airlines: Safair, South African Airlink, South African Airways and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

How can I reach Cape Town from Port Elizabeth?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth.

How far is Cape Town from Port Elizabeth?

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town is 662.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 18 kgs of CO2, a train 23 kgs, a car 113 kgs, and a flight 163 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town with just £16 by taking a Bus from Intercape.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cape Town in just 1h 25m with a Flight from South African Airlink.

More routes to Port Elizabeth and to Cape Town

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Port Elizabeth and to Cape Town. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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