Find coaches from King William’s Town to Mthatha

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Next departures from King William’s Town to Mthatha on 1 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
    		Railway Station
    		Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2Cheapest
    APMWC
      		Train station, King Williams Town
      		Umtata (Shell Ultra City)Fastest
      Intercape Mainliner
        		Railway Station
        		Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags
        Intercity Xpress
          		Station - Qonce 5601
          		Umtata StationNo tags
          Intercape Mainliner
            		Railway Station
            		Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags

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            Get from King William’s Town to Mthatha

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            18bus per day
            4h 25mAverage duration
            195 kmDistance
            5kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus King William’s Town to Mthatha: Trip Overview

            Average ticket priceUS$29
            Average bus trip duration4h 25m
            Number of daily buses18
            Earliest bus departure05:50
            Distance194 km
            Latest bus departure23:25

            King William’s Town to Mthatha Bus

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

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

              The bus ticket price from King William’s Town to Mthatha starts at US$21. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from King William’s Town to Mthatha 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 King William’s Town to Mthatha?

              The average travel time between King William’s Town and Mthatha is around 4h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 40m. 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 King William’s Town and Mthatha?

              The number of buses from King William’s Town to Mthatha can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

              When taking the bus from King William’s Town to Mthatha, 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 King William’s Town to Mthatha?

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

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

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            30/10
            US$25
            31/10
            US$20
            Today
            US$20
            02/11
            US$32
            03/11
            US$32
            04/11
            US$32
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            06/11
            US$32
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$20

            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 Mthatha as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$51 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-11-02.

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