Bus from King William’s Town to Mthatha: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Mthatha on 17 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Big SkyBus
    Railway Station
    Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2Cheapest
    Eagle LinerBus
    Station - Qonce 5601
    Shell Ultra CityFastest
    Intercape MainlinerBus
    Railway Station
    Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags
    Big SkyBus
      Railway Station
      Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags
      Intercity XpressBus
      Station - Qonce 5601
      Umtata StationNo tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:48 AM SAST.

      Get from King William’s Town to Mthatha

      This route is served by bus only

      The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 386, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      19bus per day
      4h 25mAverage duration
      190 kmDistance
      5kgCO₂ emissions

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from King William’s Town to Mthatha by bus

      Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

      1. How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Mthatha start at R 386. The average price for this route is around R 782. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Mthatha is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 190 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Eagle Liner.

      3. Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Mthatha route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, APM WC, Flexi City Connect.

      4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Mthatha at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

      5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        A bus trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

      6. What is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

      7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

      8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        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.

      9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

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

      Best price found
      14/12
      R 425
      15/12
      R 550
      Today
      R 390
      17/12
      R 550
      18/12
      R 579
      19/12
      R 626
      20/12
      R 644
      21/12
      R 654
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 390

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

      You can expect to pay from R 390 to R 2 021 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 550, which is on 2025-12-17.

      Usually Big Sky 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.

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