What is the distance between Umzimkulu and Cape Town?

The distance between Umzimkulu and Cape Town is approximately 1160 km (719 miles).

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

Buses departing from Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56) in Umzimkulu will take you to Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

Bus Umzimkulu to Cape Town from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Umzimkulu to Cape Town on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 2h	8:45pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 2h	8:45pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Umzimkulu to Cape Town on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	1d 1h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 10:37 AM SAST.

Get from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1157 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,847 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43847 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 $65

Intercape Mainliner Umzimkulu Cape Town recent customer reviews

It was going non stop there was no time for break 😥

Songelo S.

October 27, 2023

The ceiling was raining at the top, and the lights were not working.

Lihle D.

January 27, 2021

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,713 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Umzimkulu and Cape Town?

Stops in Umzimkulu

A - Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

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

What is the distance between Umzimkulu and Cape Town?
The distance between Umzimkulu and Cape Town is approximately 1160 km (719 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Umzimkulu to Cape Town?
Buses departing from Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56) in Umzimkulu will take you to Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$55

11-17

$55

Today

$58

11-19

$57

11-20

$57

11-21

$61

11-22

$57

11-23

$59

The cheapest trip from Umzimkulu to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $71 for a bus ticket from Umzimkulu to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Big Sky, 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.