How far is King William’s Town from Swellendam by coach?

The journey from Swellendam to King William’s Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 408 miles (659 km).

Is there a way to reach King William’s Town from Swellendam without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Swellendam to King William’s Town from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Swellendam to King William’s Town on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:15	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 45m	10:00	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	18:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	10h 55m	05:45	Train station, King Williams Town	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 55m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:40	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 40m	23:20	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	21:40	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 5m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	21:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 50m	09:40	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	23:40	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 55m	11:35	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	10:15	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 55m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 20:31 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 £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

11h 40mAverage duration

408 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,725 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

APM WC

2/52,694 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2694 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 Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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

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4 November 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,891 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

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Eagle Liner

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Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,110 reviews

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Big Sky

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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 by bus from Swellendam to King William’s Town

How far is King William’s Town from Swellendam by coach?
The journey from Swellendam to King William’s Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 408 miles (659 km).
Is there a way to reach King William’s Town from Swellendam without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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£18

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£18

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£17

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The cheapest trip from Swellendam to King William’s Town was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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 £17 to £52 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 £17, which is on 2025-11-14.