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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
from $20
Wednesday
from $27
Thursday
from $29
Friday
from $29
Saturday
from $27
Sunday
from $29

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 40m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    18h 45m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 20m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:05 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 25m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 25m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 40m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    14h 35m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:20 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 25m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 25m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $28
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 15m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $27
  • City to City
    16h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:30 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    17h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    11:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercity Xpress
    15h 15m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $31
  • Greyhound South Africa
    15h 25m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 15m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercity Xpress
    15h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $31
  • City to City
    15h 40m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $31
  • Intercape
    14h 25m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $33
  • Big Sky Intercity
    14h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $34

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 15m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $29
  • City to City
    15h 40m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $31
  • Intercape
    14h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $34
  • Big Sky Intercity
    14h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $36
  • Intercity Xpress
    15h 15m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    15h 40m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $27
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 20m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:05 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercity Xpress
    15h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $31
  • Intercape
    14h 25m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $33
  • Big Sky Intercity
    14h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 15m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercity Xpress
    15h 15m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $30
  • City to City
    15h 40m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $31
  • Intercape
    14h 25m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:25 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $33
  • Big Sky Intercity
    14h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $35

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily buses from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 34 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 208 buses from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, with 73 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 40 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:15 PM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 40 Ø
Distance 555.6 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
$27
Tuesday 06/24
$20
Wednesday 06/25
$27
Thursday 06/26
$29
Friday 06/27
$29
Saturday 06/28
$27
Sunday 06/29
$29
Monday 06/30
$27
Tuesday 07/01
$27
Wednesday 07/02
$27
Thursday 07/03
$27
Friday 07/04
$27
Saturday 07/05
$27
Sunday 07/06
$29
Monday 07/07
$27
Tuesday 07/08
$27
Wednesday 07/09
$27
Thursday 07/10
$27
Friday 07/11
$27
Saturday 07/12
$27
Sunday 07/13
$27
Monday 07/14
$27
Tuesday 07/15
$29
Wednesday 07/16
$27
Thursday 07/17
$27
Friday 07/18
$27
Saturday 07/19

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 $20, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, with $20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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

Intercape from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 14h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:15 PM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 6/23/2025

Eagle Liner from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Eagle Liner

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

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Bus 4:30 PM
Last Bus 6:45 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 6/23/2025

City to City from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

City to City

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

Cheapest Price $20
Fastest Bus 15h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:30 PM
Last Bus 5:30 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/23/2025

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

Greyhound South Africa
lorraine newell, 12/13/2024
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 , 8/12/2024

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth bus

How much does a Johannesburg Port Elizabeth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 15h 40m to reach Port Elizabeth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Port Elizabeth.

On average, how many connections are available from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth bus route is served by approximately 40 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 13h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg starts at 12:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Port Elizabeth starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Johannesburg Port Elizabeth route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth bus route?

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 Johannesburg Port Elizabeth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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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