Cape Town to East London

Cape Town to East London

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Cape Town to East London Schedule

Cape Town to East London Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Mainliner 07:30 - 00:05ZAR 792
Intercape Luxury 08:10 - 00:05ZAR 605
FlySafair Economy #FA15410:00 - 11:35ZAR 2,156
Hahn Air Systems Economy #H1674513:10 - 14:45ZAR 2,964
Intercape Budgetliner 15:30 - 08:00ZAR 759
CemAir Economy #5Z24216:50 - 18:20ZAR 3,163
Jacobs Coaches Luxury 18:40 - 10:00ZAR 1,066
FlySafair Economy 20:35 - 16:45ZAR 2,980

Transportation from Cape Town to East London

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to East London

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day14
Distance929 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAPM WC, Badela, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches

How to get from Cape Town to East London

When you want to get from Cape Town to East London, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 60.35. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 37.87.

How far is Cape Town from East London?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Cape Town to East London. Your trip will be a total of 578 miles (929 km). The flying distance is 837 miles (1346 km).

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to East London?

The travel time from Cape Town to East London can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 19 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to East London?

The cost of the trip from Cape Town to East London varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Intercape: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 37.87 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 60.35.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cape Town to East London:

  • Bus tickets - USD 37.87 to USD 60.35;
  • Plane tickets - USD 109.46 to USD 159.43;

How many trips per day are there between Cape Town and East London?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 14 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to East London. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 109.46.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cape Town to East London

FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems

Buses

Taking a bus from Cape Town to East London is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Cape Town to East London

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cape Town to East London? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.