Bus Swellendam to Port Elizabeth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

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

today

$32

tomorrow

$26

Tuesday

Wednesday

$32

Thursday

$32

Friday

$32

Saturday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 55m	11:40 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	10:00 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	5:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:10:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	11:05 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	8h 25m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:35 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:10:00 PM to Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	9:40 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	5:55 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Williams Coaches	8h 20m	10:20 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 10:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	7h 55m	11:40 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Eagle Liner	8h 5m	9:50 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	5:55 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 55m	11:05 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	8:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	Economy	$39	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 PM to Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 55m	11:40 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	10:00 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	5:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	11:05 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	8h 25m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:35 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM to Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 55m	11:40 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:40:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	10:00 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	5:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	11:05 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	8h 25m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:35 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM to Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 55m	11:40 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:40:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	10:00 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	5:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 10:10:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	11:05 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:05:00 PM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	8h 25m	10:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:35 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 10:10:00 PM to Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	9:40 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	5:55 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Williams Coaches	8h 20m	10:20 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 10:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	7h 55m	11:40 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	7:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 11:40:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
APM	8h 25m	10:15 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from APM goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 5m	11:20 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	6:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 11:20:00 PM to Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Swellendam and Port Elizabeth

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily buses from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Swellendam and Port Elizabeth.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 94 buses from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Swellendam and Port Elizabeth, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/12/2026 costs just $25, from Intercity Xpress

Facts about the bus from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 21 times every day by bus from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Bus	10:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

Every day, 21 buses from 7 bus companies leave Swellendam for Port Elizabeth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$35

Monday 07/27

$40

Tuesday 07/28

$35

Wednesday 07/29

$32

Thursday 07/30

$35

Friday 07/31

$35

Saturday 08/01

$35

Sunday 08/02

$36

Monday 08/03

$32

Tuesday 08/04

$35

Wednesday 08/05

$42

Thursday 08/06

$36

Friday 08/07

$50

Saturday 08/08

$36

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$36

Tuesday 08/11

$42

Wednesday 08/12

$25

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$36

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$35

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

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

With a price starting from $25, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

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

Intercape from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

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

Cheapest Price	$32
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	10:15 AM
Last Bus	11:05 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	7/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Swellendam and Port Elizabeth

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

Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark

Voortrekker Street 91

Bus Stop

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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth

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

FAQs about the Swellendam to Port Elizabeth bus

How much does a Swellendam Port Elizabeth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 8h 15m to reach Port Elizabeth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $60. 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth each day?

Every day, the Swellendam to Port Elizabeth bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Swellendam to Port Elizabeth is offered by Greyhound South Africa and takes 7h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Port Elizabeth from Swellendam starts at 10:15 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 Swellendam to Port Elizabeth?

The latest bus trip departing from Swellendam for Port Elizabeth starts at 11:40 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 Swellendam Port Elizabeth route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Swellendam 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, APM and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Swellendam and to Port Elizabeth

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