Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Schedule

Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlySafair Economy #FA36906:15 - 08:00ZAR 2,634
FlySafair Economy #FA63208:00 - 09:45ZAR 925
Intercape Mainliner 11:45 - 06:40ZAR 638
FlySafair Economy #FA37513:15 - 15:00ZAR 1,024
Intercape Budgetliner 15:30 - 02:45ZAR 561
Intercape Mainliner 17:00 - 10:50ZAR 638
Eagle Liner Luxury 19:00 - 10:10ZAR 681

Transportation from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Facts about the transport from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Cheapest Transport$22
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day10
Distance938 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, APM WC, Big Sky Express, CemAir, Eagle Liner, FlySafair, Greyhound Premium, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, South African Airways

How to get from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Travelling between Johannesburg 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 37.87 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 21.64.

How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 18h 45m to reach Port Elizabeth.

How much does it cost to get from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

Travelling between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth can be as cheap as USD 21.64 if you opt for a APM WC bus and as expensive as USD 37.87 if you buy a Eagle Liner 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 Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth ?

  • 10 from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth starting from 12:15 Johannesburg until 19:30 Johannesburg

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 60.79.

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 Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth

Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, South African Airways

Bus

Travelling from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth

APM WC, Big Sky Express, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

What is the most popular transport to get from Johannesburg 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