How far is Welkom from Port Elizabeth?

Welkom and Port Elizabeth are 416 miles (671 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Welkom to Port Elizabeth?

Most of the buses traveling from Welkom to Port Elizabeth leave from Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) and arrive at Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Welkom to Port Elizabeth from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Welkom to Port Elizabeth on September 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
9:25pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	9h 55m	7:20am	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Fastest
5:40pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	13h 20m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
9:30pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	12h	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Welkom to Port Elizabeth on September 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
9:25pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	9h 55m	7:20am	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Fastest
5:40pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	13h 20m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
9:30pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	12h	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Welkom to Port Elizabeth on September 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
9:25pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	9h 55m	7:20am	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Fastest
5:40pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	13h 20m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
9:30pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	12h	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Welkom to Port Elizabeth on September 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	10h 45m	8:30am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
9:25pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	9h 55m	7:20am	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Fastest
5:40pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	13h 20m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
9:30pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	12h	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Welkom to Port Elizabeth on September 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
9:25pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	9h 55m	7:20am	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Fastest
5:40pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	13h 20m	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
9:30pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	12h	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
7:35pm	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	12h 40m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

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Bus Welkom to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36

Average bus trip duration12h 10m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure5:40pm

Distance418 miles (673 km)

Latest bus departure9:50pm

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Intercape

3.5/542,552 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have reported that the seating on the bus is spacious and clean, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, some passengers noted an inconvenience with not being able to charge their phones during the journey.

Intercape Mainliner Welkom Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus firstly arrived an hour late then it broke down we had to wait for 2 hours 😩

Nwabisa D.

March 27, 2024

I was not impressed of the fact that I could not charge my phone

Nandipha B.

July 21, 2025

enjoyed my seat, spacious and clean

Fatima D.

July 6, 2023

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,862 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Welkom Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

I had a bad experience the first time I took the bus it was late with almost an hour amd the drivers were unapologetic. Second time taking the bus I also it was late again and I was late by 2 hours to my destination. I don't think I will ever take the bus again I was sooo disappointed shame.

Akhona B.

April 26, 2025

My first ride very bad experience. Bus arrived late and there was no communication whatsoever and the customer line not working. Passengers drinking inside and smoking. I hope not to ride this bus again

Tshwanelo D.

September 28, 2024

They were late and staff was rude

Carrick M.

April 30, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,375 reviews

Staff3.9

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 Welkom Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Intercity express have a lack of customer service. They are not efficient and effective.

Pontsho N.

September 12, 2025

Very unprofessional, they were not on time, they were 1hour and 25 minutes late for pick-up which caused us to arrive later as well, Bus was stuffy and aircon didn't work well

Portia S.

February 13, 2022

Fast and comfortable

Sipelo N.

November 27, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,817 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by the bus company. The main issues mentioned include non-functioning heaters during a 14-hour journey, which resulted in extreme cold discomfort. Additionally, customers complain about unfriendly staff and significant delays of over 2 hours. Furthermore, there were reports of buses being more than 3 hours late and experiencing frequent breakdowns.

Greyhound Welkom Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

I was very disappointed with the service...the bus was more than 2 hours late and I didn't even receive any notification. Also we only stopped once for a trip that was more than 10 hours long

Crystal R.

March 27, 2025

the fact that heaters were not working that was very frustrating, I was like riding with a horse or a bakkie without a canopy, just imagine 14 hours of iced cold journey. not happy at all

Nosikumbuzo B.

August 1, 2022

Was cold in the bus.

Annetjie D.

June 10, 2024

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in Welkom and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Welkom

A - Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

B - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

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

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

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09/22

$24

09/23

$23

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$23

09/25

$23

09/26

$25

09/27

$21

09/28

$21

09/29

$25

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You can expect to pay from $21 to $54 for a bus ticket from Welkom to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-09-27.

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Bus Welkom to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

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