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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
$48
tomorrow
Wednesday
$48
Thursday
$51
Friday
$48
Saturday
$48
Sunday
$49

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 24h 35m 7:30 AM Cape Town Civic Center 8:05 AM Umzimkulu Total Garage  Economy $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      9:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 5h 50m
    • Computicket
      5h 5m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Station
      8:05 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 24h 35m 7:30 AM Cape Town Civic Center 8:05 AM Umzimkulu Total Garage  Economy $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      9:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 5h 50m
    • Computicket
      5h 5m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Station
      8:05 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 24h 35m 7:30 AM Cape Town Civic Center 8:05 AM Umzimkulu Total Garage  Basic $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      9:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 5h 50m
    • Computicket
      5h 5m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Station
      8:05 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 24h 35m 7:30 AM Cape Town Civic Center 8:05 AM Umzimkulu Total Garage  Economy $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      9:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 5h 50m
    • Computicket
      5h 5m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Station
      8:05 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 24h 35m 7:30 AM Cape Town Civic Center 8:05 AM Umzimkulu Total Garage  Economy $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      9:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 5h 50m
    • Computicket
      5h 5m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Station
      8:05 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Big Sky Intercity 22h 10m 6:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center 4:40 PM Umzimkulu Bus Station  Economy $49
Intercape 24h 35m 7:30 AM Cape Town Civic Center 8:05 AM Umzimkulu Bus Station  Economy $60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu via Mthatha, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      9:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 5h 50m
    • Computicket
      5h 5m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Mthatha
      Station
      8:05 PM
      Umzimkulu
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 8h 55m longer, but you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is $46 on 2/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cape Town and Umzimkulu.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Umzimkulu, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 1 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Umzimkulu starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus $46
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 1 Ø
Distance 718.6 miles
Bus Companies Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Every day, 1 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 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/18
Monday 01/19
$48
Tuesday 01/20
Wednesday 01/21
$48
Thursday 01/22
$51
Friday 01/23
$48
Saturday 01/24
$48
Sunday 01/25
$49
Monday 01/26
$48
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
$48
Thursday 01/29
Friday 01/30
Saturday 01/31
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
Saturday 02/07
Sunday 02/08
Monday 02/09
Tuesday 02/10
Wednesday 02/11
Thursday 02/12
$46
Friday 02/13
Saturday 02/14

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 $46, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, with $48. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.

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 $48
Fastest Bus 24h 35m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 7:30 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 1/16/2026

Big Sky Intercity from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Big Sky Intercity

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Cape Town to Umzimkulu:

Cheapest Price $49
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:30 PM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 1/16/2026

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 $46 and takes 24h 35m 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 $46 and $60. 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 1 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 Big Sky Intercity and takes 22h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 1 daily trips between Cape Town and Umzimkulu. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

Prices and availability for 1 trips between Cape Town and Umzimkulu change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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