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

Next bus departures

Next departures for King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay on January 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Railway Station
Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)Cheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Railway Station
Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)Fastest
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 Monday at 8:30 PM SAST.

    Get from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    13bus per day
    7h 5mAverage Duration
    397 kmDistance
    10kgCO₂ emissions

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

    Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $32. The average price for this route is around $60. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

      The average bus travel time from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 397 km. The quickest bus can get 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 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Jacobs Coaches, Big Sky, ilulaBus.

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

      The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay at 3:25am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

    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 generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

    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 Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

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

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

    8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 4.1 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
    01-27
    $37
    01-28
    $30
    Today
    $34
    01-30
    $39
    01-31
    $37
    02-01
    $33
    02-02
    No data
    02-03
    $32
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 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 King William’s Town to Plettenberg Bay, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from $30 to $146 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 $32 which is on 2026-02-03.

    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.

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