Bus Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

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$14

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$19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 20m	9:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	12:20 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/14/2026 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/15/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 10m	7:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	10:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/14/2026 7:10:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/14/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Williams Coaches	3h 45m	6:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	10:15 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/14/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/14/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 15m	7:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	11:40 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/14/2026 7:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/14/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
APM	3h 45m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	11:40 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/14/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/14/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 50m	7:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 7:30:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Intercape	3h 10m	7:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	10:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 7:10:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercape	2h 40m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	2:55 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 12:15:00 AM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Intercape	2h 50m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	11:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 8:30:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Intercape	3h 10m	8:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	11:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 8:10:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay is $14 on 3/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay

See here how frequent the connections between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 64 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 53 buses from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 39 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	39 Ø
Distance	128.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches, Eagle Liner, City to City and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

Every day, 39 buses from 8 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Plettenberg Bay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/13/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/08

Monday 03/09

Tuesday 03/10

Wednesday 03/11

Thursday 03/12

Friday 03/13

Saturday 03/14

$14

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

$19

Friday 03/20

$14

Saturday 03/21

$20

Sunday 03/22

$19

Monday 03/23

$14

Tuesday 03/24

$20

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

$15

Friday 03/27

$22

Saturday 03/28

$15

Sunday 03/29

$15

Monday 03/30

$22

Tuesday 03/31

$15

Wednesday 04/01

$20

Thursday 04/02

$18

Friday 04/03

$18

Saturday 04/04

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $14, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay, with $14. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

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 Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay, 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 Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

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

Intercape from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

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

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	3/5/2026

APM from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	9:40 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	3/5/2026

Williams Coaches from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

Here you will find the key facts about the Williams Coaches bus route Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:30 PM
Last Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	3/5/2026

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay

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

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Bus Station

Gibb Street

Shell Bus Station

Marine Way 1

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Plettenberg Bay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 3h 20m to reach Plettenberg Bay. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $38. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plettenberg Bay.

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

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay bus route is served by approximately 39 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 2h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay?

The earliest bus arriving in Plettenberg Bay from Port Elizabeth starts at 12:15 AM. 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 Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Plettenberg Bay starts at 8:30 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 Port Elizabeth Plettenberg Bay route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay 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, APM and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay 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 Port Elizabeth Plettenberg Bay 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 Port Elizabeth Plettenberg Bay 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 Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Plettenberg Bay

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