Bus from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay on 6 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    Train station, King Williams Town
    Shell Ultra City @ SteersCheapest
    APMWCBus
      Train station, King Williams Town
      Shell Ultra City @ SteersFastest
      Big SkyBus
        Railway Station
        Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)No tags
        Intercape MainlinerBus
        Railway Station
        Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)No tags
        GreyhoundBus
        King Williams Town Railway Station
        Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)No tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:38 PM SAST.

        Get from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 6 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 382, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        10bus per day
        6h 52mAverage duration
        396 kmDistance
        10kgCO₂ emissions

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

        Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay?

          The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 510. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay?

          The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay is 6h 52m, covering a distance of 396 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.

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

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Jacobs Coaches, ilulaBus.

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

          The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay at 03:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.

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

          A bus trip from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

        6. What is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

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

          Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

        8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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
        03/12
        R 354
        04/12
        R 347
        Today
        R 357
        06/12
        R 354
        07/12
        R 357
        08/12
        R 358
        09/12
        No data
        10/12
        R 357
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay was searched and found on 04 Dec 2025 with a price of R 347

        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 Plettenberg Bay as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from R 347 to R 947 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 354, which is on 2025-12-06.

        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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