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

today

$24

tomorrow

$24

Wednesday

$40

Thursday

$24

Friday

$24

Saturday

$24

Sunday

$32

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	9h 5m	6:25 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	3:30 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Eagle Liner	7h 45m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Perridgevale Centre	2:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Perridgevale Centre, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercity Xpress	9h 0m	7:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	10h 10m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	4:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$35	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	7h 40m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	3:35 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:55:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Perridgevale Centre	2:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$25	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Perridgevale Centre, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	7:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:00 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Eagle Liner	7h 5m	9:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	9h 10m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	4:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	9h 10m	7:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	4:35 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark		Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	8h 30m	7:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	3:30 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Eagle Liner	7h 5m	9:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Perridgevale Centre	2:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Perridgevale Centre, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	7:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:00 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	7h 30m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:45 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	8h 30m	7:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	3:30 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Eagle Liner	7h 5m	9:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:10:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Perridgevale Centre	2:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Perridgevale Centre, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	7:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:00 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	7h 30m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:45 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	8h 30m	7:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	3:30 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Eagle Liner	7h 5m	9:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:10:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Perridgevale Centre	2:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Perridgevale Centre, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	7:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:00 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 45m	9:05 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	4:50 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	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 Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 30m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:45 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 12:15:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercape	8h 40m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercape	9h 10m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	4:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:45:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercape	8h 30m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	4:50 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:20:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	2:55 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam is $24 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 136 buses from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 29 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	29 Ø
Distance	296.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

Every day, 29 buses from 7 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Swellendam: 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

$24

Tuesday 07/28

$32

Wednesday 07/29

$40

Thursday 07/30

$32

Friday 07/31

$32

Saturday 08/01

$32

Sunday 08/02

$32

Monday 08/03

$32

Tuesday 08/04

$35

Wednesday 08/05

$32

Thursday 08/06

$36

Friday 08/07

$36

Saturday 08/08

$36

Sunday 08/09

$36

Monday 08/10

$36

Tuesday 08/11

$32

Wednesday 08/12

$32

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$32

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$32

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

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

With a price starting from $24, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam, 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 Swellendam are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Swellendam

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

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark

Voortrekker Street 91

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Swellendam bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Swellendam bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 9h 5m to reach Swellendam. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Swellendam.

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

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Swellendam bus route is served by approximately 29 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 7h 5m. 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 Swellendam?

The earliest bus arriving in Swellendam 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 Swellendam?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Swellendam 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 Swellendam route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam, 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 Swellendam?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Swellendam

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