What is the distance between Cape Town and Umzimkulu?

The distance covered from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is 1160 km (719 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town, and end it at Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56), in Umzimkulu.

Bus Cape Town to Umzimkulu from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Umzimkulu on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 10m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Umzimkulu on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 10m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Umzimkulu on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 10m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 10m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Umzimkulu on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h 55m	8:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	1d	8:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Umzimkulu on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 25m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h 55m	8:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 10m	4:40pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h 55m	8:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h 55m	8:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:52 AM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

23h 55mAverage Duration

1138 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Umzimkulu?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Umzimkulu

A
Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)
Total Garage Steers, R56, Umzimkulu, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,045 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44045 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 WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $74

Intercape Cape Town Umzimkulu recent customer reviews

First bus broke within first 3 hours then waited for 3 hours for another which also got flat tires 2 hours later. Its after 12pm and I have not reached the destination.

Fezeka S.

July 16, 2023

So good

Kelly N.

January 27, 2024

Excellent good drivers 👏

Qayiya T.

February 7, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,053 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,741 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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

What is the distance between Cape Town and Umzimkulu?
The distance covered from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is 1160 km (719 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town, and end it at Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56), in Umzimkulu.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$107

11-25

$111

Today

$128

11-27

$159

11-28

$127

11-29

$104

11-30

$101

12-01

$84

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Umzimkulu was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $159 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Umzimkulu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.