Coach Cape Town to Umzimkulu from £24

Which bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£24

tomorrow

£34

Wednesday

Thursday

£32

Friday

£32

Saturday

Sunday

£32

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	APM	26h 10m	06:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:10	Umzimkulu	Coach Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 06:00:00 to Coach Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
	Intercape	24h 35m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:05	Umzimkulu	Coach Station		Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	24h 35m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:05	Umzimkulu	Total Garage		Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 07:30:00 to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m

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 35m
  
  0
  
  15:30
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  06:35
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 15:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
- Computicket
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  15:00
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  20:05
  
  Umzimkulu
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	24h 35m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:05	Umzimkulu	Total Garage		Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 07:30:00 to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
	Intercape	22h 10m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:40	Umzimkulu	Total Garage		Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 18:30:00 to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	24h 35m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:05	Umzimkulu	Coach Station		Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
	Big Sky Intercity	22h 10m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:40	Umzimkulu	Coach Station		Economy	£32	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	24h 35m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:05	Umzimkulu	Total Garage		Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 07:30:00 to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
	Intercape	22h 10m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:40	Umzimkulu	Total Garage		Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 18:30:00 to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is £24 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Umzimkulu?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Tuesday 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 coaches from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Umzimkulu, with 3 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Umzimkulu bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 2 times by bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu in one click. Book your Cape Town to Umzimkulu bus ticket starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus	£24
Fastest Bus	22h 10m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	18:30
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	1,156.1 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

Every day, 2 buses from 3 coach companies leave Cape Town for Umzimkulu. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 02/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

£24

Tuesday 03/02

£34

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£32

Friday 06/02

£32

Saturday 07/02

Sunday 08/02

£32

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£32

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£34

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

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 £24, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Umzimkulu, with £24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cape Town to Umzimkulu are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Umzimkulu

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Umzimkulu. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Bakoven

Camps Bay

Coach Station

Total Garage

R56

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Umzimkulu

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Umzimkulu. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Umzimkulu bus

How much does a Cape Town Umzimkulu coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Umzimkulu bus trip is available from £24 and takes 26h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Umzimkulu.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Umzimkulu route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Umzimkulu is provided by Intercape and takes 22h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Umzimkulu departs from Cape Town at 06:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Umzimkulu departs from Cape Town at 18:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town Umzimkulu route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Umzimkulu can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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, APM and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 bus for the Cape Town Umzimkulu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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 coach deals from Cape Town to Umzimkulu?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Umzimkulu

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Umzimkulu. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!