Bus from Johannesburg to King William’s Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to King William’s Town on January 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Hope Diamond TransportBus
Park Station, Rissik Street
Train station, King Williams TownCheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
Station - Qonce 5601Fastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Railway StationNo tags
Citiliner PlusBus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
King Williams Town Railway StationNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
King Williams Town Railway StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:45 AM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
12h 40mAverage Duration
463 milesDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg 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.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to King William’s Town start from $18. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to King William’s Town?

    The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to King William’s Town is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 463 miles (747 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 15m and is operated by Atlantic.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Flexi City Connect, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Hope Diamond Transport, Greyhound South Africa, Jacobs Coaches, Atlantic, Citiliner, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Citilink, Milta Coaches, LL Vaya Africa, ilulaBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to King William’s Town at 12:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Johannesburg to King William’s Town generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to King William’s Town?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
01/15
$22
01/16
$20
Today
$22
01/18
$22
01/19
$22
01/20
$22
01/21
$22
01/22
$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to King William’s Town was searched and found on Jan 16, 2026 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $51 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2026-01-21.

Usually Intercape, Jacobs Coaches 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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