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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to King William’s Town on December 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
    Train station, King Williams TownCheapest
    Big SkyBus
      Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
      Railway StationFastest
      Intercape MainlinerBus
      Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
      Railway StationNo tags
      Big SkyBus
        Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
        Railway StationNo tags
        Intercity XpressBus
        Mthatha Shell Ultra City
        Station - Qonce 5601No tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:22 PM SAST.

        Get from Mthatha to King William’s Town

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        17bus per day
        4h 30mAverage Duration
        190 kmDistance
        5kgCO₂ emissions

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to King William’s Town 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 Mthatha to King William’s Town?

          The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to King William’s Town start from $28. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Mthatha to King William’s Town?

          The average bus travel time from Mthatha to King William’s Town is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 190 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by Big Sky.

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

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, APM WC.

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

          The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to King William’s Town at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

          A bus trip from Mthatha to King William’s Town generates an estimated 5 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 Mthatha to King William’s Town?

          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 44567 reviews.

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

          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 Mthatha to King William’s Town?

          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 Mthatha to King William’s Town?

          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
        12-21
        $29
        12-22
        $29
        Today
        $29
        12-24
        $29
        12-25
        No data
        12-26
        $25
        12-27
        $31
        12-28
        $29
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mthatha to King William’s Town was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $25

        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 $25 to $102 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 $25 which is on 2025-12-26.

        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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