Bus Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape): Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

$30

tomorrow

$30

Wednesday

$38

Thursday

$30

Friday

$30

Saturday

$25

Sunday

$30

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	3:35 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	2:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	9h 5m	6:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:35 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intercape	7h 50m	6:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	2:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	7h 50m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	8h 40m	7:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	4:05 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:25:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercape	8h 30m	7:35 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:05 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 40m	7:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	4:05 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage		Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	3:35 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	2:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	8h 50m	5:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	2:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	8h 40m	7:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	4:05 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:25:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	3:35 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	2:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	9h 5m	6:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:35 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intercape	7h 50m	6:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	2:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	7h 50m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	7h 5m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	3:35 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	2:10 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$26	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 15m	9:05 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:20 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:05:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercape	7h 50m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	7:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	3:15 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	4:05 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	7h 50m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:35 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 10m	7:25 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	3:35 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:25:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Intercape	8h 40m	7:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	4:05 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:25:00 AM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Heidelberg (Cape)

See here how frequent the connections between Port Elizabeth and Heidelberg (Cape) are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape). Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Heidelberg (Cape).

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 buses from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape), while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Heidelberg (Cape), with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/8/2026 costs just $23, from Eagle Liner

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 7 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	267.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, Williams Coaches, Eagle Liner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)

Every day, 7 buses from 6 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Heidelberg (Cape): in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$30

Tuesday 07/28

$30

Wednesday 07/29

$38

Thursday 07/30

$30

Friday 07/31

$30

Saturday 08/01

$25

Sunday 08/02

$30

Monday 08/03

$33

Tuesday 08/04

$23

Wednesday 08/05

$34

Thursday 08/06

$34

Friday 08/07

$46

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$48

Monday 08/10

$46

Tuesday 08/11

$31

Wednesday 08/12

$31

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$32

Monday 08/17

$32

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)

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

With a price starting from $23, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape). Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape), with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)

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 Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape), 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 Heidelberg (Cape) are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Heidelberg (Cape)

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Port Elizabeth and Heidelberg (Cape).

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Engen Garage

Eksteen St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Heidelberg (Cape) bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 5m to reach Heidelberg (Cape). Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $44. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Heidelberg (Cape).

On average, how many connections are available from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) each day?

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) take?

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 6h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. 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 Heidelberg (Cape)?

The earliest bus arriving in Heidelberg (Cape) from Port Elizabeth starts at 6:00 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 Heidelberg (Cape)?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Heidelberg (Cape) starts at 8:15 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 Heidelberg (Cape) route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape), passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress 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 Heidelberg (Cape)?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Heidelberg (Cape) 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, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape) on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Port Elizabeth to Heidelberg (Cape)

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Heidelberg (Cape)

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