What is the travel distance from Swellendam to King William’s Town?

It's about 659 km (408 miles) from Swellendam to King William’s Town.

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

Buses departing from Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street in Swellendam will take you to King Williams Town Railway Station in King William’s Town.

Bus Swellendam to King William’s Town from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swellendam to King William’s Town on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 45m	10:00am	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	10h 55m	5:45am	Train station, King Williams Town	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 55m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 40m	11:20pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 5m	8:45am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 50m	9:40am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 55m	11:35am	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 55m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to King William’s Town on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 45m	10:00am	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	10h 55m	5:45am	Train station, King Williams Town	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 55m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 40m	11:20pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 5m	8:45am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 50m	9:40am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 55m	11:35am	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 55m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:23 PM SAST.

Get from Swellendam to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

658 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,707 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

APM WC

2/52,691 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2691 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $31

APMWC Swellendam King William’s Town recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy anything There were no seats for me and my family The driving were bad They were speeding and the drivers is rude I will never drive with apmwc again I'm serious

Miriam Z.

November 4, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,883 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Eagle Liner

3/510,211 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,104 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52,955 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

Stops in King William’s Town

A - King Williams Town Railway Station

B - Railway Station

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

What is the travel distance from Swellendam to King William’s Town?
It's about 659 km (408 miles) from Swellendam to King William’s Town.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to King William’s Town?
Buses departing from Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street in Swellendam will take you to King Williams Town Railway Station in 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

11-10

$30

11-11

$32

Today

$32

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11-14

$31

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The cheapest trip from Swellendam to King William’s Town was searched and found on Nov 10, 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 Swellendam to King William’s Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $95 for a bus ticket from Swellendam 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 2025-11-14.

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.