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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 APM for the next days.

today

$30

tomorrow

$30

Monday

$27

Tuesday

$30

Wednesday

Thursday

$30

Friday

$30

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 15m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:45 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
APM	14h 25m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
APM	14h 10m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	16h 30m	5:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Intercity Xpress	13h 20m	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:05 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
APM	14h 10m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	16h 30m	5:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	14h 30m	6:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	15h 40m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Eagle Liner	15h 15m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:45 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
APM	14h 25m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	16h 30m	5:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercape	14h 55m	6:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 6:30:00 PM to Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 15m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:45 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
APM	14h 10m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
APM	14h 25m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	16h 30m	5:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 15m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:45 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/17/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/18/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
APM	14h 25m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/17/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/18/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	16h 30m	5:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/17/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	14h 30m	6:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/17/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Intercape	18h 25m	12:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/17/2026 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/18/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 15m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:45 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/18/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/19/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
APM	14h 25m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/18/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/19/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	16h 30m	5:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/18/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
City to City	15h 40m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/18/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	14h 30m	6:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 9/18/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is $22 on 9/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 58 daily buses from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 42 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 104 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and APM that travel 52 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	13h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:15 PM
Latest Bus	6:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	52 Ø
Distance	555.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, APM, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound South Africa and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Every day, 52 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 09/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$26

Sunday 09/13

$26

Monday 09/14

$22

Tuesday 09/15

$26

Wednesday 09/16

$29

Thursday 09/17

$28

Friday 09/18

$37

Saturday 09/19

$22

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$22

Tuesday 09/22

$41

Wednesday 09/23

$41

Thursday 09/24

$41

Friday 09/25

$41

Saturday 09/26

$26

Sunday 09/27

$22

Monday 09/28

$22

Tuesday 09/29

$26

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$30

Friday 10/02

$41

Saturday 10/03

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 $22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, with $27. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

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.

Eagle Liner from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	13h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	6:45 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	8/22/2026

APM from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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

Cheapest Price	$32
Fastest Bus	14h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:10 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	8/22/2026

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	13h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	6:45 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	8/22/2026

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

Eunice Dakalo mukondeleli, 4/14/2026

Horrible service, the seats are uncomfortable. There are no stops; I only stopped once for a 20-HOUR DRIVE. The bus driver did not know the route and kept getting lost. No communication within the bus ... Horrible service, the seats are uncomfortable. There are no stops; I only stopped once for a 20-HOUR DRIVE. The bus driver did not know the route and kept getting lost. No communication within the bus about locations. The bus was delayed by 4 hours. There are no stops and no toilets inside. I do not recommend.

Nicci Horner, 4/2/2026

Why do we have to virtually smother in carbon dioxide and overheat and have to ask for aircon???

Jasmine, 1/24/2026

Very disappointed in Greyhound. It use to be one of the top luxury buses in SA but my experience on the bus was horrible. There were cockroaches not just one, PLENTY! Walking on the window, I had to s ... Very disappointed in Greyhound. It use to be one of the top luxury buses in SA but my experience on the bus was horrible. There were cockroaches not just one, PLENTY! Walking on the window, I had to stay awake to make sure they don’t crawl on my son while he was asleep. The toilet was disgusting, it looked and smelled like a public toilet and of cause cockroaches in there too.

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

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.

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

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 $22 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 $22 and $47. 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 52 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 $30. 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 6:45 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 APM. 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 APM.

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

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

More bus routes to Johannesburg and to Port Elizabeth

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