Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Cape Town
Port Elizabeth
Sat, Jun 22
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Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Schedule

Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Mainliner 07:30 - 19:35ZAR 462
Intercape Luxury 08:10 - 19:35ZAR 528
FlySafair Economy #FA13210:35 - 11:55ZAR 1,544
FlySafair Economy #FA18012:00 - 13:20ZAR 1,466
APM WC Luxury 15:25 - 02:25ZAR 515
Intercape Luxury 17:30 - 05:40ZAR 924
APM WC Luxury 18:00 - 06:15ZAR 492

Transportation from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day15
Distance675 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, APM WC, Eagle Liner, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches

How to get from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Travelling between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 77.92 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 23.69.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h 30m to reach Port Elizabeth.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Travelling between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth can be as cheap as USD 23.69 if you opt for a Williams Coaches bus and as expensive as USD 77.92 if you buy a Intercape Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth ?

  • 15 from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth starting from 06:00 Cape Town until 22:00 Cape Town

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 63.86.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth

Airlink, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems

Bus

Travelling from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth

APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches

What is the most popular transport to get from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus