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

The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Durban start from $25. 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.

How long is the bus ride from King William’s Town to Durban?

The average bus trip duration from King William’s Town to Durban is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 301 miles (485 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 10m and is operated by APM WC .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky .

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

The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Durban at 7:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

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

A bus trip from King William’s Town to Durban generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

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.

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

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 has the most timely service from King William’s Town to Durban?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Durban?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Durban from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for King William’s Town to Durban on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 40m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Railway Station	12h 15m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 50m	7:30am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Durban on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 50m	7:30am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Railway Station	12h 15m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 40m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Durban on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 50m	7:30am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Railway Station	12h 15m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 40m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Durban on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 50m	7:30am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Railway Station	12h 15m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 40m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Durban on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 50m	7:30am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Railway Station	12h 15m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 40m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Durban on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Railway Station	11h 25m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Railway Station	12h 15m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 40m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Durban on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Railway Station	11h 25m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Railway Station	12h 15m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Railway Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	11h 40m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:28 PM SAST.

Get from King William’s Town to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

301 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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

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 Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Visit page
B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape receives praise for its friendly drivers, clean buses, and overall comfort. Many users enjoyed their trips despite some delays due to roadworks or other issues. The seats are generally comfortable with adequate space, although there were occasional concerns about temperature control and non-functional charging ports.

Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Durban recent customer reviews

It is bad waiting for a bus from 11:25 and the bus arrive at 03:47 as a result am still on the road whereas I suppose to arrive at 10:55.

Sinenhlanhla M.

October 13, 2025

the seats were comfortable and it arrived at the right time with hot air and everything

Esihle L.

September 29, 2025

The bus was late for about an hour,you wait at the station where there are no security guards,it breakdown 3 times on the road as a result it arrived in Durban at 13h00 instead of 11h20.

Sive N.

August 10, 2025

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Passengers have noted that the buses are generally punctual and clean, with friendly drivers contributing to a pleasant experience. However, some concerns were raised about occasional delays without communication and instances of fast driving. Despite these issues, many users expressed satisfaction with their overall travel experiences on this service.

Intercity Xpress King William’s Town Durban recent customer reviews

I enjoyed NOTHING.The Driver didn't give up a break to get snacks and refreshments.We arrived 2 hours late in Durban

Mbalenhle Nomusa Ayanda H.

November 13, 2025

The bus was panctual,but the driver’s speeding freaked me out.I couldn’t even take a nap because I was too scared.

Yonela D.

August 15, 2025

The drivers they dont have time, they stop on 2 bus stop location, umtata & Kokstad, its worse they cant reach even estimated time.

Bonga N.

July 23, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3438 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $34

Big Sky King William’s Town Durban recent customer reviews

It was OK except for having too many stops and ending up taking too long to reach destination

Bulali N.

October 8, 2023

Bus was hour late

Nomthy B.

June 17, 2024

I didn't enjoy anything the bus delayed so much

Amahle N.

March 29, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from King William’s Town to Durban by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Durban?
The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Durban start from $25. 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.
How long is the bus ride from King William’s Town to Durban?
The average bus trip duration from King William’s Town to Durban is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 301 miles (485 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 10m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Durban?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Durban at 7:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Durban?
A bus trip from King William’s Town to Durban generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Durban?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Durban?
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 has the most timely service from King William’s Town to Durban?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Durban?
According to Busbud traveler 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

01/29

$24

01/30

$25

Today

$25

02/01

$27

02/02

$26

02/03

$26

02/04

$23

02/05

$26

The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Durban was searched and found on Feb 4, 2026 with a price of $23

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 Durban, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $43 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2026-02-04.

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.