Bus and Coach from Umzimkulu to Cape Town: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Umzimkulu to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

£37

tomorrow

£38

Saturday

£37

Sunday

£37

Monday

£36

Tuesday

£37

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	26h 0m	18:45	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 30/04/2026 18:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/05/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
	Intercape	25h 50m	10:15	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	12:05	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 30/04/2026 10:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/05/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	25h 50m	10:15	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	12:05	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 01/05/2026 10:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/05/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
	Intercape	26h 0m	18:45	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 01/05/2026 18:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/05/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	26h 0m	18:45	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 02/05/2026 18:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/05/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
	Intercape	25h 50m	10:15	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	12:05	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 02/05/2026 10:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/05/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	26h 0m	18:45	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 03/05/2026 18:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
	Intercape	25h 50m	10:15	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	12:05	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 03/05/2026 10:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Umzimkulu to Cape Town via Mthatha, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  27h 5m
  
  0
  
  03:55
  
  Umzimkulu
  Total Garage
  
  08:30
  
  Mthatha
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 03:55:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Delta Coaches
  
  16h 30m
  
  0
  
  14:30
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  07:00
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 14:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	25h 50m	10:15	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	12:05	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 10:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
	Intercape	26h 0m	18:45	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 18:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	25h 50m	10:15	Umzimkulu	Coach Station	12:05	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 10:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
	Big Sky Intercity	26h 0m	18:45	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center		Basic	£37	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 18:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 20:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Umzimkulu to Cape Town via Mthatha, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  27h 5m
  
  0
  
  03:55
  
  Umzimkulu
  Total Garage
  
  08:30
  
  Mthatha
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 03:55:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Delta Coaches
  
  16h 30m
  
  0
  
  14:30
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  07:00
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 14:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Umzimkulu to Cape Town is £36 on 12/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Umzimkulu and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Umzimkulu and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Umzimkulu to Cape Town. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Umzimkulu and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 coaches from Umzimkulu to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Umzimkulu and Cape Town, with 15 offers.

Facts about coaches from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 5 times every day by bus from Umzimkulu to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Umzimkulu to Cape Town starting from £36!

Cheapest Bus	£36
Fastest Bus	25h 50m
Earliest Coach	10:15
Latest Coach	18:45
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	1,156.1 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Umzimkulu for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

£37

Friday 01/05

£40

Saturday 02/05

£37

Sunday 03/05

£39

Monday 04/05

£37

Tuesday 05/05

£37

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£37

Saturday 09/05

£37

Sunday 10/05

£38

Monday 11/05

£37

Tuesday 12/05

£36

Wednesday 13/05

£37

Thursday 14/05

£40

Friday 15/05

£42

Saturday 16/05

£37

Sunday 17/05

£40

Monday 18/05

£41

Tuesday 19/05

£39

Wednesday 20/05

£41

Thursday 21/05

£38

Friday 22/05

£38

Saturday 23/05

£37

Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Umzimkulu to Cape Town, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £36, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Umzimkulu to Cape Town. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £37.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Umzimkulu to Cape Town, with £36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

How to save money travelling from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

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 Umzimkulu to Cape Town 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 Umzimkulu to Cape Town, 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 Umzimkulu to Cape Town are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Umzimkulu and Cape Town

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Umzimkulu and Cape Town.

Coach Station

Total Garage

R56

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Umzimkulu to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Umzimkulu to Cape Town bus

How much does a Umzimkulu - Cape Town coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Umzimkulu - Cape Town bus trip is available from £36 and takes 26h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Umzimkulu to Cape Town is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £36 to £42. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Umzimkulu to Cape Town is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Umzimkulu to Cape Town is provided by Intercape and takes 25h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Cape Town departs from Umzimkulu at 10:15. 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 Umzimkulu to Cape Town?

The latest bus to Cape Town departs from Umzimkulu at 18:45. 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 Umzimkulu - Cape Town route?

Passengers looking to travel from Umzimkulu to Cape Town can travel with Intercape 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 Umzimkulu and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Umzimkulu and Cape Town 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 bus to Cape Town from Umzimkulu?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Umzimkulu Cape Town 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 Umzimkulu Cape Town 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 Umzimkulu to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Umzimkulu and to Cape Town

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