How much is the bus ticket from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town start at R 635. The average price for this route is around R 922. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?

The average bus journey time from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 378 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 10m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Umzimkulu to King William’s Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , APM WC .

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

The earliest bus departs from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town at 10:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.

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

A bus trip from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Umzimkulu 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 44567 reviews.

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

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

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

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.

Bus Umzimkulu to King William’s Town from R 523 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town on 24 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 35m	03:20	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 35m	03:20	Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	10h 15m	20:30	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 35m	03:20	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	10h 15m	20:30	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:14 AM SAST.

Get from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 635, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 55mAverage duration

378 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Umzimkulu and King William’s Town?

Stops in Umzimkulu

A
Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)
Total Garage Steers, R56, Umzimkulu, South Africa
Visit page

Stops in King William’s Town

A
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
Visit page
B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 806 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Customers had a positive experience with the journey, enjoying their time on Intercape buses. However, some mentioned early arrivals and rough roads affecting sleep quality as minor drawbacks during the trip.

Intercape Umzimkulu King William’s Town recent customer reviews

It arrived early, the road was very bad to such an extent I did not have peaceful sleep

Khanya M.

8 May 2023

Yes I enjoyed it was good to be in the intercape

Yandisa K.

12 March 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53 231 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 3231 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 697

Big Sky Umzimkulu King William’s Town recent customer reviews

The bus has not yet arrived at King williams town. I am still waiting for my children who are coming from Umzimkhulu.

Johannes M.

26 November 2025

APM WC

2/52 886 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town start at R 635. The average price for this route is around R 922. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?
The average bus journey time from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 378 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 10m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Umzimkulu to King William’s Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?
The earliest bus departs from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town at 10:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?
A bus trip from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Umzimkulu 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 44567 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Umzimkulu 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 Umzimkulu to King William’s Town?
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

21/12

R 717

22/12

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Today

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24/12

R 523

25/12

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26/12

R 808

27/12

No data

28/12

R 834

The cheapest trip from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 523

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

You can expect to pay from R 523 to R 1 988 for a bus ticket from Umzimkulu to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 523, which is on 2025-12-24.

Usually APM WC 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.