Travelling across South Africa by bus can be affordable yet luxurious at the same time, and if you wish to use Eldo Coaches, it helps to know their bus tickets prices and times first.
Prospective travellers can get an exact price for their specific trip on the company’s online booking portal. However, if you wish to get a general idea before making a booking, we have summarised the details in this article.
Eldo Coaches bus tickets prices and times
The Eldo Coaches bus tickets prices and times depend on your pick-up point, destination (drop-off point) and day of the week. Generally speaking, ticket prices are cheaper between Monday and Wednesday.
However, prices tend to be more expensive on Thursdays and Fridays when there is increased demand as South Africans start travelling to their home provinces. This is especially the case for Pretoria and Johannesburg pick-ups.
Furthermore, your ticket is likely to be more expensive if you book just a day before your travel date. Alternatively, it could be much cheaper if you book one or two weeks before your travel date. Booking your ticket well in advance is therefore likely to save you money.
The table below shows a summary according to the destinations and times. Given the wide variations in ticket prices, only the lowest and highest prices (as of February 2023) are shown.
We have also focused on the main destinations only (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Kimberley and East London). See the second table to the times for return routes.
| Destination | Times | Lowest price | Highest price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Durban | 06:00 07:30 09:30 18:30 19:30 20:55 21:00 | R180 | R495 |
| Pretoria to Cape Town | 11:30 16:30 17:00 | R570 | R1,095 |
| Pretoria to East London | 16:30 | R465 | R550 |
| Johannesburg to Durban | 07:30 08:58 11:00 19:55 20:00 21:00 21:55 22:00 | R180 | R495 |
| Johannesburg to Cape Town | 13:00 18:00 19:00 | R570 | R1095 |
| Johannesburg to East London | 18:15 | R465 | R550 |
| Johannesburg to Kimberley | 13:00 18:00 | R460 | R950 |
| Cape Town to Kimberley | 13:00 19:00 | R400 | R555 |
Eldo Coaches prices and times for the return routes are as follows:
| Destination | Times | Lowest price | Highest price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Pretoria | 07:30 08:30 11:00 19:55 20:00 21:00 21:55 22:00 | R220 | R360 |
| Cape Town to Pretoria | 13:00 18:30 19:00 | R410 | R570 |
| East London to Pretoria | 16:30 | R400 | R595 |
| Durban to Johannesburg | 07:30 08:30 11:00 19:55 20:00 21:00 21:55 22:00 | R220 | R360 |
| Cape Town to Johannesburg | 13:00 18:30 19:00 | R410 | R570 |
| East London to Johannesburg | 16:30 | R400 | R595 |
| Kimberley to Johannesburg | 00:30 06:30 | R290 | R440 |
| Kimberley to Cape Town | 01:00 20:00 | R460 | R1,070 |
Eldo Coaches bookings
You can do your Eldo Coaches bookings on their secure online booking portal. Simply select your pick-up and drop-off points, number of seats, and pick-up date. If you have a return date, you can tick the box next to “Return Date” and choose the date.
Next, click “Search.” The portal will then generate the times and prices. The busier routes have several pick-up times, which means you have a chance to choose a convenient or affordable one.
Next, click “Select” on the option you prefer. You will now need to enter your details such as names, ID number, gender, date of birth, contact details (including emergency contact) and whether you’re travelling with an infant or not.
Next, click “Continue” to bring up the reservation page. Confirm the details and then click “Continue” to make your payment and confirm your booking. You’re likely to receive confirmation details on your email address or cellphone number.
Last word
In case you have further inquiries, you may call the Eldo Coaches 24-hour contact number, which is 012 323 5475. Alternatively, you may email info@eldocoaches.co.za or customerservices@eldocoaches.co.za. Happy travels!