| Cheapest Transport | $19 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:40 PM |
| Departures per day | 18 |
| Distance | 725 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Airlink, APM WC, Eagle Liner, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches |
Travelling between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town 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 30.65 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.03.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 30m to reach Cape Town.
Travelling between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town can be as cheap as USD 18.03 if you opt for a APM WC bus and as expensive as USD 30.65 if you buy a Intercity Xpress Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.
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.
Airlink, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems
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.
APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches
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