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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Welkom to King William’s Town on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Eagle LinerBus
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Station - Qonce 5601Cheapest
Citiliner PlusBus
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
King Williams Town Railway StationFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
Railway StationNo tags
Intercity XpressBus
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Station - Qonce 5601No tags
GreyhoundBus
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
King Williams Town Railway StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:34 PM SAST.

Get from Welkom to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
9h 15mAverage Duration
341 milesDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Welkom 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 Welkom to King William’s Town?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Welkom to King William’s Town start from $22. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Welkom to King William’s Town?

    The average bus trip duration from Welkom to King William’s Town is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 341 miles (549 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Citiliner.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Citiliner, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Welkom to King William’s Town at 5:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Welkom to King William’s Town generates an estimated 14 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 Welkom to King William’s Town?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1911 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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
11/26
$30
11/27
$40
Today
$47
11/29
$31
11/30
$47
12/01
$41
12/02
$41
12/03
$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Welkom to King William’s Town was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $72 for a bus ticket from Welkom to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.

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