How far is Port Elizabeth from Swellendam?

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam is approximately 474 km (294 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam?

Buses departing from CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. In Port Elizabeth will take you to Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street in Swellendam.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Swellendam from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Swellendam on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	7h 55m	3:50am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:40pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	7h 25m	5:05am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 10m	4:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 45m	4:10am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	8h 25m	2:55am	SWELLENDAM	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Swellendam on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	7h 55m	3:50am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:40pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	7h 25m	5:05am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 10m	4:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 45m	4:10am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	8h 25m	2:55am	SWELLENDAM	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Swellendam on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	7h 55m	3:50am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:40pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	7h 25m	5:05am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	9h 10m	4:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	8h 45m	4:10am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central	8h 25m	2:55am	SWELLENDAM	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:02 PM SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

473 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,839 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, there have been several negative experiences with this bus service. Customers complain about the lack of air-conditioning, curtains for shade, and proper air ventilation on the buses. Additionally, many customers mention significant delays in their journeys due to breakdowns and mechanical issues. These problems could be avoided with better communication and more frequent maintenance of the buses.

Intercape Port Elizabeth Swellendam recent customer reviews

The bus was over 3 hours late due to a breakdown, the bus was changed and then had mechanical issues not even an hour after I had eventually got on the bus and we had to wait for assistance for 40 mins and then were on our way, I was also not informed about the delays to begin with. Very frustrating, was supposed to arrive at my destination at around 3am, I am still on the bus at 07:05am and still about an hour or two away from my destination. Better communication and more frequent maintenance and upkeep on the busses would go a long way.

Jessica B.

July 6, 2023

Terrible experience. No air-conditioning, no curtains for shade, no air ventilation. The bus was very late - 2 hours behind schedule, to be exact. It was extremely warm in the bus, and the windows were fogged up because of no air ventilation and conditioning. I am very unhappy with my experience, and would not make use of this service again.

Elzaan P.

July 17, 2022

It was great.

Sithenkosi M.

April 8, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,997 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Williams Coaches

4.5/5563 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Eagle Liner

3/510,253 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Swellendam?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

B - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

C - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam by bus

How far is Port Elizabeth from Swellendam?
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Swellendam is approximately 474 km (294 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam?
Buses departing from CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. In Port Elizabeth will take you to Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street in Swellendam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$31

11-17

$31

Today

$31

11-19

$31

11-20

$31

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The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $72 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Intercity Xpress will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.