What is the distance between Durban and King William’s Town?

The distance between the two cities is 299 miles (483 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to King William’s Town?

If you're headed to King William’s Town from Durban, chances are that your bus will depart from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) and arrive at Railway Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Durban to King William’s Town from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durban to King William’s Town on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h 55m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 40m	4:25am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Sasol Garage, Next to Durban Station, Masabalala Yengwa Ave.	12h 40m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Next departures for Durban to King William’s Town on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h	5:45pm	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	13h 30m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h 55m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Next departures for Durban to King William’s Town on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 30m	4:30am	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h	5:45pm	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	13h 30m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h 55m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Next departures for Durban to King William’s Town on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 30m	4:30am	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h	5:45pm	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	13h 30m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h 55m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Next departures for Durban to King William’s Town on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h 55m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h	5:45pm	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	13h 30m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Sasol Garage, Next to Durban Station, Masabalala Yengwa Ave.	12h 40m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Next departures for Durban to King William’s Town on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	13h 30m	8:30pm	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h	5:45pm	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	13h 30m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	11h 20m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	11h 55m	3:55am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

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Get from Durban to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

11h 55mAverage Duration

299 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
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D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Stops in King William’s Town

A
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
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B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,969 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to user feedback, Intercape offers a comfortable and efficient travel experience with friendly drivers and clean buses. Many passengers appreciated the timely arrivals. However, some reviews noted issues such as non-functioning charging points, cold temperatures on board without heating in winter, occasional cockroach sightings, malfunctioning toilets with unpleasant odors, and unreliable Wi-Fi service.

Intercape Mainliner Durban King William’s Town recent customer reviews

The bus broke down,we waited for another bus for almost 4 hours.I am not happy with the Intercape service at all.

Yonela D.

June 19, 2025

It was very smooth I enjoyed the trip but the bus was so cold and why is the wifi not working?💔please I need a response

Lamla G.

May 8, 2025

Good experience. Everything was proper. The bus was clean, toilet was clean. The drivers were friendly and the bus arrived on time.

Buhle L.

April 28, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,008 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Passengers generally experienced a good journey with timely bus arrivals. However, several users noted that buses often arrived later than the time indicated on their tickets, causing inconvenience in arranging further transport. Additionally, there were mentions of issues like messy toilets and air conditioning being turned on during trips.

Intercity Xpress Durban King William’s Town recent customer reviews

the journey was good but the issue i always have is arriving later than the time stipulated on the bus ticket. please work on that because transport is always an issue for me when i arrive later than the time stipulated on the ticket

Ntokozo C.

October 26, 2025

They stopped only once from Durban to East London, so it was verry uncomfortable and they didn't stick to their times. For instance in Mdantsane we stopped for an hour.

Lwanda M.

October 5, 2025

Today it wasn't a great ride, the aircon was on and I arrived an hour late to my destination

Suselwa N.

September 25, 2025

APM WC

2/52,731 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,030 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3030 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Big Sky Durban King William’s Town recent customer reviews

The driver Sibonelo and his partner drove perfectly for the first time in history I could sleep , he was driving in perfect speed , took passengers needs into consideration My trip from Durban to King William’s Town on 2025:06:22 was the perfect trip for me

Slindile Z.

June 23, 2025

The bus arrived on time

Veliswa S.

September 15, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Durban to King William’s Town by bus

What is the distance between Durban and King William’s Town?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to King William’s Town?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$23

11/23

$27

Today

$23

11/25

$25

11/26

$23

11/27

$23

11/28

$23

11/29

$23

The cheapest trip from Durban to King William’s Town was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $56 for a bus ticket from Durban to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.