How much does a bus ticket from Pretoria to Uitenhage cost?

The bus ticket price from Pretoria to Uitenhage starts at R 405. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Pretoria to Uitenhage is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Uitenhage?

The average travel time between Pretoria and Uitenhage is around 15h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 933 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Pretoria and Uitenhage?

The number of buses from Pretoria to Uitenhage can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Pretoria to Uitenhage by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Pretoria to Uitenhage?

When taking the bus from Pretoria to Uitenhage, you can travel comfortably and safely with Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to Uitenhage?

Buses travelling between Pretoria and Uitenhage leave from Pretoria Station or Pretoria Station and arrive at Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street.

Bus Pretoria to Uitenhage from R 398 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pretoria to Uitenhage on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 30m	07:30	Uitenhage	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	15:30	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	17h 15m	08:45	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	No tags
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Uitenhage on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:00	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 30m	07:30	Uitenhage	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:30	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	17h 15m	08:45	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Uitenhage on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 30m	07:30	Uitenhage	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	15:30	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	17h 15m	08:45	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	No tags
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Uitenhage on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 30m	07:30	Uitenhage	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	15:30	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	17h 15m	08:45	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	No tags
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Uitenhage on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 30m	07:30	Uitenhage	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	15:30	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	17h 15m	08:45	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	No tags
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Uitenhage on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 30m	07:30	Uitenhage	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	15:30	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	17h 15m	08:45	UITENHAGE - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street, Cannon Hill	No tags
Bus	17:00	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	15h 15m	08:15	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:20 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Pretoria to Uitenhage

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Uitenhage. The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 405, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

15h 15mAverage duration

931 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 405 - R 1 089	Average duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 621 - R 2 308	Average duration20h 45m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/52 990 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 2990 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 642

Big Sky Express Pretoria Uitenhage recent customer reviews

Too long turned spend lot of time in welkom and it has Arrived late at Johannesburg we didn't left Pretoria with it, the bus operator we cool even doe they don't wanted cos composite lost time by dropping me along the R75 road at Mayogi wildstal which was more convenient for me to get my transport instead of going 45km to Uitenhage and come back with hikes it has wasted more time for me from their departure delayed.

Abram M.

16 November 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510 242 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the bus service. Customers mentioned issues such as non-functional chargers and unpleasant smells in the bathroom. Additionally, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with communication from staff regarding delays and overloading problems during their trips.

Eagle Liner Pretoria Uitenhage recent customer reviews

The warmth inside the bus. They way the drivers were cared for my 14 years old because he was travelling alone

Nobathembu B.

23 July 2025

Please for long distance trip use luxury buses with charger and comfortable seats

Phumelele V.

14 December 2022

The bus arrived in Pretoria in time but there was a problem of overloading, when the problem was solved, then another problem arisen when we were in Johannesburg when we were told to wait for another bus. Then we had to depart from Johannesburg after over 2hrs of waiting

Tariro G.

5 March 2022

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 122 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9122 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at R 450

Greyhound Pretoria Uitenhage recent customer reviews

Bus was very late, aircon was not working, seats were full of dust, unnecessary stops too many stops

Phindiwe T.

25 June 2024

No toll-free no to phone for emergency, I send an email asked a consultant must please phone me and till now no call. Lack of assisting customers service

Barendre G.

11 June 2022

I enjoyed it

Elizabeth V.

26 February 2024

APM WC

2/52 708 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510 933 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10933 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at R 442

Intercity Xpress Pretoria Uitenhage recent customer reviews

Intercity is so disorganized the bus nearly left me because of incompetence of staff members

Ntombentsha G.

18 July 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Uitenhage?

Stops in Pretoria

A - Pretoria Station

B - Pretoria Station

Stops in Uitenhage

A - Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Uitenhage by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Pretoria to Uitenhage cost?
The bus ticket price from Pretoria to Uitenhage starts at R 405. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Pretoria to Uitenhage is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Uitenhage?
The average travel time between Pretoria and Uitenhage is around 15h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 933 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Pretoria and Uitenhage?
The number of buses from Pretoria to Uitenhage can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Pretoria to Uitenhage by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Pretoria to Uitenhage?
When taking the bus from Pretoria to Uitenhage, you can travel comfortably and safely with Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to Uitenhage?
Buses travelling between Pretoria and Uitenhage leave from Pretoria Station or Pretoria Station and arrive at Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

R 420

16/11

R 457

Today

R 398

18/11

R 400

19/11

R 456

20/11

R 461

21/11

R 483

22/11

R 460

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Uitenhage was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 398

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

You can expect to pay from R 398 to R 666 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Uitenhage based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 400, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Big Sky, Eagle Liner 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.