There are 5 ways to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane PLZ - CPT
1h 37mR 893–2,041Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Townbus
11h 27mR 374–496Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Cape Town754.1 km
8h 9mDrive 754.1 km
- Drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Towncar 754.1 km
8h 9mR 1,711–2,471Bus via Cape Town
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Townbus
12h 22mR 374–726
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town is to bus which costs R 370 - R 500 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs R 850 - R 2 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Cape Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Cape Town is 666 km. The road distance is 754.1 km.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs R 370 - R 500.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town, including transfers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town bus services, operated by City to City, depart from Port Elizabeth station.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs R 850 - R 2 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 370 - R 500 and takes 11h 27m.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town bus services, operated by City to City, arrive at Cape Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town is 754 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town.
What companies run services between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa?
Safair and Airlink fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, City to City operates a bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town once daily. Tickets cost R 310–420 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–1,600
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–2,600
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–420
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 310–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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