Bus Tickets from Cape Town to King William’s Town

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: January 15 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
    Arrival time: January 16 at
    Destination city: King William’s Town
    Destination location: King Williams Town Railway Station
    Operated by: ilulaBusilulaBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: January 15 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bus Station - Civic Centre
    Arrival time: January 16 at
    Destination city: King William’s Town
    Destination location: Station - Qonce 5601
    Operated by: JACOBSCOACHESJACOBSCOACHES
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 15 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: January 15 at
    Destination city: King William’s Town
    Destination location: Railway Station
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 15 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: January 16 at
    Destination city: King William’s Town
    Destination location: Railway Station
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 15 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: January 16 at
    Destination city: King William’s Town
    Destination location: Railway Station
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cape Town to King William’s Town: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$60
Average Bus Trip Duration15h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance841 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Cape Town to King William’s Town Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cape Town to King William’s Town, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - King William’s Town

  1. How long does it take to get to King William’s Town from Cape Town by bus?

    The bus ride from Cape Town to King William’s Town takes 15h, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to King William’s Town in about 9h 25m.

  2. What is the distance between Cape Town and King William’s Town?

    Cape Town and King William’s Town are 842 km (522 miles) apart.

  3. How often do buses run from Cape Town to King William’s Town each day?

    There's a daily bus trip from Cape Town to King William’s Town. It typically leaves at 6:00am and is operated by Intercape.

  4. When do the first and last bus leave from Cape Town to King William’s Town?

    You can catch the bus at 6:00am for the first departure, and it runs until 10:00pm for the final departure. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

  5. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to King William’s Town?

    Buses departing from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town will take you to Railway Station in King William’s Town.

  6. What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to King William’s Town?

    The least expensive option to go from Cape Town to King William’s Town would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at $28, making this your best choice for this trip.

  7. How much is the bus from Cape Town to King William’s Town?

    The bus from Cape Town to King William’s Town will cost you $60, on average.

  8. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Cape Town to King William’s Town?

    Yes! If you're heading from Cape Town to King William’s Town, you'll find buses departing until 10:00pm and arriving the next day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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01-12
$41
01-13
$41
Today
$28
01-15
$28
01-16
$28
01-17
$28
01-18
$28
01-19
$28
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to King William’s Town was searched and found on Jan 18, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to King William’s Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $78 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-01-18.

Usually MAINLINER, JACOBSCOACHES 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.

About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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