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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Umzimkulu from various bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $47
Thursday
from $43
Friday
from $44
Saturday
from $43
Sunday
Monday
from $43

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $47
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      28h 55m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      7:30 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 8h 30m
    • Intercape
      5h 55m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Shell Ultra City
      9:55 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Total Garage
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 4h 20m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $43
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      28h 55m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      7:30 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 8h 30m
    • Intercape
      5h 55m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Shell Ultra City
      9:55 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Total Garage
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Big Sky Intercity
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $44
  • Big Sky Intercity
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $46
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $47
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      28h 55m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      7:30 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 8h 30m
    • Intercape
      5h 55m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Shell Ultra City
      9:55 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Total Garage
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $43
  • Big Sky Intercity
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $44
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $46
  • Big Sky Intercity
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $46
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      28h 55m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      7:30 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 8h 30m
    • Intercape
      5h 55m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Shell Ultra City
      9:55 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Total Garage
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $43
  • Big Sky Intercity
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $44
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $46
  • Big Sky Intercity
    22h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:40 PM
    Umzimkulu
    Total Garage
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $46
  • Intercape
    24h 35m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:05 AM
    Umzimkulu
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      28h 55m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      7:30 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 8h 30m
    • Intercape
      5h 55m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Shell Ultra City
      9:55 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Total Garage
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Umzimkulu

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Umzimkulu are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cape Town and Umzimkulu.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Umzimkulu, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Umzimkulu starting from $43!

Cheapest Bus $43
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 718.6 miles
Bus Companies Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cape Town for Umzimkulu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/01/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/30
Monday 03/31
Tuesday 04/01
Wednesday 04/02
$49
Thursday 04/03
$43
Friday 04/04
$44
Saturday 04/05
$44
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
$44
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
$46
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$38
Saturday 04/12
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
$46
Tuesday 04/15
$46
Wednesday 04/16
$59
Thursday 04/17
$94
Friday 04/18
$104
Saturday 04/19
Sunday 04/20
$69
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
$75
Wednesday 04/23
Thursday 04/24
$41
Friday 04/25
Saturday 04/26

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $43, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, with $43. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Umzimkulu in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Umzimkulu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Umzimkulu from our users.

Intercape from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Umzimkulu:

Cheapest Price $43
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/30/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Umzimkulu

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Umzimkulu.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Umzimkulu? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Umzimkulu? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Umzimkulu bus

How much does a Cape Town Umzimkulu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $43 and takes 22h 10m to reach Umzimkulu. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $43 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Umzimkulu.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Umzimkulu each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Umzimkulu bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Umzimkulu take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is offered by Intercape and takes 22h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

The earliest bus arriving in Umzimkulu from Cape Town starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Umzimkulu starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Umzimkulu route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, passengers can travel with Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Umzimkulu?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Umzimkulu by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Umzimkulu bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Umzimkulu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Umzimkulu bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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