Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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![]() | Bus | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | Train station, King Williams Town | Cheapest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Railway Station | Fastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Railway Station | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Railway Station | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bellville - Greyhound Office | King Williams Town Railway Station | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive | Station - Qonce 5601 | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive | Station - Qonce 5601 | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | Train station, King Williams Town | No tags |
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Get from Cape Town to King William’s Town
The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cape Town and King William’s Town
Stops in Cape Town
- A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - D
Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station
Sasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Stops in King William’s Town
- A
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa - B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to King William’s Town by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to King William’s Town start from $34. The average price for this route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to King William’s Town is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 833 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to King William’s Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Badela, Wez We Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, ilulaBus, Makalala Transport, Chilwans Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to King William’s Town at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
A bus trip from Cape Town to King William’s Town generates an estimated 20.80145 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 49457 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Chilwans Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badela, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 $32 to $92 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 $32 which is on 2026-08-10.
Usually Intercape 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.

















