What's the distance between Umzimkulu and Cape Town by coach?

The journey from Umzimkulu to Cape Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 719 miles (1160 km).

What is the best way to go from Umzimkulu to Cape Town without flying?

To travel from Umzimkulu to Cape Town without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Umzimkulu to Cape Town from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Umzimkulu to Cape Town on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	20:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	20:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 10:37 SAST.

Get from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

706 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,790 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43790 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £38

Intercape Mainliner Umzimkulu Cape Town recent customer reviews

It was going non stop there was no time for break 😥

Songelo S.

27 October 2023

The ceiling was raining at the top, and the lights were not working.

Lihle D.

27 January 2021

Big Sky

3.5/52,980 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/52,705 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Umzimkulu and Cape Town?

Stops in Umzimkulu

A - Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

What's the distance between Umzimkulu and Cape Town by coach?
The journey from Umzimkulu to Cape Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 719 miles (1160 km).
What is the best way to go from Umzimkulu to Cape Town without flying?
To travel from Umzimkulu to Cape Town without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£31

15/11

£35

Today

£30

17/11

£30

18/11

£32

19/11

£31

20/11

£30

21/11

£33

The cheapest trip from Umzimkulu to Cape Town was searched and found on 16 Nov 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 Umzimkulu to Cape Town as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £30 to £39 for a bus ticket from Umzimkulu to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky 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.