Bus from King William’s Town to Johannesburg: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Johannesburg on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Hope Diamond TransportBus
Train station, King Williams Town
Park Station, Rissik StreetCheapest
GreyhoundBus
King Williams Town Railway Station
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.Fastest
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Railway Station
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags
Citiliner PlusBus
King Williams Town Railway Station
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.No tags
GreyhoundBus
King Williams Town Railway Station
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:59 AM SAST.

Get from King William’s Town to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 336, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
13h 15mAverage duration
747 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Johannesburg start at R 336. The average price for this route is around R 604. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Johannesburg?

    The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Johannesburg is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 747 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 5m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Flexi City Connect, APM WC, Hope Diamond Transport, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citilink, ilulaBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Johannesburg at 15:05. And the latest bus departs at 20:45.

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

    A bus trip from King William’s Town to Johannesburg produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Johannesburg?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1973 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.8.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from King William’s Town to Johannesburg?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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
13/12
R 452
14/12
R 453
Today
R 347
16/12
R 347
17/12
R 358
18/12
R 348
19/12
R 358
20/12
R 358
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Johannesburg was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 347

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 Johannesburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 347 to R 852 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 347, which is on 2025-12-16.

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.

People from around the world trust Busbud