How much is the bus ticket from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest bus tickets from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth start from $21. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

The average bus trip duration from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 382 miles (617 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 35m and is operated by ilulaBus .

Which bus companies service the Somerset West to Port Elizabeth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from APM WC , Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Milta Coaches , Greyhound South Africa , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

The earliest bus departs from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

A bus trip from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Somerset West to Port Elizabeth from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Somerset West to Port Elizabeth on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	12h	8:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	8:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 10m	6:15am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	11h 30m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 20m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	10h 45m	5:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Port Elizabeth on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 35m	6:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 10m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	11h 30m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 20m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	10h 45m	5:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Port Elizabeth on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	12h	8:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 10m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	11h 30m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 20m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	10h 45m	5:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Port Elizabeth on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	12h	8:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 10m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	11h 30m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 20m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	10h 45m	5:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Port Elizabeth on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 35m	6:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 10m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	11h 30m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 20m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	10h 45m	5:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Port Elizabeth on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	12h	8:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 10m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	11h 30m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 20m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	10h 45m	5:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Port Elizabeth on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	12h	8:40am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 10m	2:25am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	11h 30m	6:35am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	10h 20m	6:20am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	10h 45m	5:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Port Elizabeth. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

382 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $122	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$32 - $117	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Somerset West and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Somerset West

A
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Shell Garage, before Sir Lowry's Pass (N2), Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7135, South Africa
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Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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B
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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C
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
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E
Greenacres - Intercape Depot
19 Nile Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
F
Port Elizabeth
Intercape office, Link Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa

Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,781 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercape

3.5/544,267 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the service provided. Some customers express dissatisfaction with poor service and lack of control over clients, stating that they will not use or recommend the company again. On the other hand, some customers mention that their ride was good and appreciated the crew's behavior. However, a common complaint is that the bus was excessively hot during the journey. Additionally, there were instances where buses arrived two hours late on multiple occasions.

Intercape Budgetliner Somerset West Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus was almost 2 hours late! And then stood for 15 minutes so it left 2 hours after the scheduled time. This is ridiculous and it is not a once off issue! Every Capetonian is aware of Cape town traffic except Intercape

Claudette A.

November 5, 2025

I was very disappointed with the fact that at my departure time the bus never arrived at the garage in summerset.The ticket only stated summerset instead I had to make calls finding out which garage the bus will depart.I called intercape line and they told me the bus aweready left when I was at garage an hour before departure time.Intercape then told me I have to go to paarl or belville to catch the bus in time with I was not prepared for.I had to then pay extra money for my driver to take me all the way to belville to catch a different intercape bus.In future please be specific in stating wich garages ND places the bus will depart.

Melanie B.

January 9, 2024

Poor service, clients out of control, will never use them gain or recommend anyone else.

Hector G.

July 5, 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/511,119 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Somerset West Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

I loved everything about my trip , I didn't like the speed tho I felt like the busy was too fast

Linah N.

February 10, 2025

It was very good thanx

Noxolo F.

October 29, 2024

It was terrible service that bus never came

Renisha J.

January 18, 2024

Milta Coaches

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,181 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth start from $21. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
The average bus trip duration from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 382 miles (617 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 35m and is operated by ilulaBus.
Which bus companies service the Somerset West to Port Elizabeth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Milta Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
The earliest bus departs from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
A bus trip from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/01

$38

12/02

$38

Today

$38

12/04

$41

12/05

$38

12/06

$38

12/07

$41

12/08

$42

The cheapest trip from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $102 for a bus ticket from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, Intercape 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.