How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Mthatha start at R 386. The average price for this route is around R 738. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Mthatha is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 195 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , APM WC , Flexi City Connect .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Mthatha at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

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

A bus trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

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.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from King William’s Town to Mthatha?

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.

Bus King William’s Town to Mthatha from R 373 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Mthatha on 24 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:25	Railway Station	4h 15m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	Station - Qonce 5601	3h 40m	13:25	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Railway Station	4h 20m	12:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	08:50	Station - Qonce 5601	4h 15m	13:05	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	09:45	Station - Qonce 5601	4h	13:45	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Mthatha on 25 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Railway Station	4h 40m	14:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	Station - Qonce 5601	3h 40m	13:25	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Railway Station	4h 20m	12:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	23:15	Railway Station	4h 25m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	08:50	Station - Qonce 5601	4h 15m	13:05	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Mthatha on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Railway Station	4h 40m	14:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	05:50	Train station, King Williams Town	3h 50m	09:40	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Railway Station	4h 20m	12:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	23:15	Railway Station	4h 25m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	20:20	Station - Qonce 5601	4h 10m	00:30	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:47 AM SAST.

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 R 386, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

4h 25mAverage duration

195 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Mthatha?

Stops in King William’s Town

A
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
Visit page
B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
Visit page

Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
Visit page
B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 825 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44825 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 386

Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Mthatha recent customer reviews

My departure time was 10:00 but the bus arrived at 13:00 and there was no communication made I'm very disappointed and angry I will not use intercape again

Sinethemba T.

10 October 2024

Bus was late & broke down on the way

Ntombizanele Oriental N.

2 September 2025

Excellent service

Khayakazi M.

16 February 2021

Intercity Xpress

3/511 494 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Eagle Liner

3/510 683 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10683 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at R 441

Eagle Liner King William’s Town Mthatha recent customer reviews

My bus was hours away and the receptionist looked for a bus that was going to pass by mthatha and I arrived earlier than anticipated. Big ups to the drivers very nice people

Asikelelwe J.

27 April 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53 239 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/52 890 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5119 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1.1

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Mthatha start at R 386. The average price for this route is around R 738. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Mthatha is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 195 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, APM WC, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Mthatha at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
A bus trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
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

21/12

R 427

22/12

R 409

Today

R 703

24/12

R 611

25/12

R 484

26/12

R 590

27/12

R 472

28/12

R 484

The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha was searched and found on 22 Dec 2025 with a price of R 409

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 R 409 to R 1 818 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 R 472, which is on 2025-12-27.

Usually Big Sky, Eagle Liner 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.