Bus Tickets from King William’s Town to Mthatha

Next departures

Next departures for King William’s Town to Mthatha on October 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Big Sky
Railway Station
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2Cheapest
Eagle Liner
Station - Qonce 5601
Shell Ultra CityFastest
Intercape Mainliner
Railway Station
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags
Big Sky
Railway Station
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)No tags
Intercity Xpress
Station - Qonce 5601
Umtata StationNo tags

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Get from King William’s Town to Mthatha

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The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus King William’s Town to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$27
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 25m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure5:50am
Distance190 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

King William’s Town to Mthatha Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip King William’s Town - Mthatha

  1. What is the distance between King William’s Town and Mthatha?

    King William’s Town and Mthatha are 195 km (121 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

    Buses departing from Railway Station in King William’s Town will take you to Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City in Mthatha.

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

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US$20
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US$20
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US$18
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US$20
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha was searched and found on Oct 27, 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$31 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 US$20 which is on 2025-10-29.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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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