Find coaches from Mthatha to King William’s Town

Next departures

Next departures from Mthatha to King William’s Town on 1 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Railway StationCheapest
APMWC
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
Train station, King Williams TownFastest
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Railway StationNo tags
Intercity Xpress
Mthatha Shell Ultra City
Station - Qonce 5601No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Railway StationNo tags

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Get from Mthatha to King William’s Town

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The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
4h 30mAverage duration
195 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mthatha to King William’s Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$28
Average bus trip duration4h 30m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure00:20
Distance194 km
Latest bus departure23:55

Mthatha to King William’s Town Bus

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

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to King William’s Town cost?

    The bus ticket price from Mthatha to King William’s Town starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Mthatha to King William’s Town is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to King William’s Town?

    The average travel time between Mthatha and King William’s Town is around 4h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 195 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Mthatha and King William’s Town?

    The number of buses from Mthatha to King William’s Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Mthatha to King William’s Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Mthatha to King William’s Town?

    When taking the bus from Mthatha to King William’s Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to King William’s Town?

    Buses travelling between Mthatha and King William’s Town leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City or Umtata Station and arrive at Railway Station, King Williams Town Railway Station.

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

Best price found
29/10
US$20
30/10
US$21
Today
US$19
01/11
US$20
02/11
US$21
03/11
US$21
04/11
No data
05/11
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mthatha to King William’s Town was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mthatha to King William’s Town as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$60 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20, which is on 2025-11-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Mthatha and King William’s Town!

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Mthatha to King William’s Town.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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