Cape Town to East London

Cape Town to East London

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Cape Town to East London Schedule

Cape Town to East London Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Mainliner 07:30 - 00:05ZAR 792
Intercape Luxury 08:10 - 00:05ZAR 605
FlySafair Economy #FA15410:00 - 11:35ZAR 2,156
Hahn Air Systems Economy #H1674513:10 - 14:45ZAR 2,964
Intercape Budgetliner 15:30 - 08:00ZAR 759
CemAir Economy #5Z24216:50 - 18:20ZAR 3,163
Jacobs Coaches Luxury 18:40 - 10:00ZAR 1,066
FlySafair Economy 20:35 - 16:45ZAR 2,980

Transportation from Cape Town to East London

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to East London

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day14
Distance929 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAPM WC, Badela, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches

How to get from Cape Town to East London

Travelling between Cape Town and East London 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 59.59 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 37.39.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to East London?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Cape Town and East London depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cape Town and East London. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 18h 35m to reach East London.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to East London?

Travelling between Cape Town and East London can be as cheap as USD 37.39 if you opt for a Intercape bus and as expensive as USD 59.59 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 East London ?

  • 14 from Cape Town to East London starting from 07:30 Cape Town until 19:00 Cape Town

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

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 East London, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 108.07.

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 East London

FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems

Bus

Travelling from Cape Town to East London 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 East London

APM WC, Badela, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches

What is the most popular transport to get from Cape Town to East London?

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