Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and a smooth ride without complications. However, there are concerns about occasional delays affecting travel plans and issues with bus maintenance that required passengers to switch buses during their journey. Despite these challenges, many found the trip peaceful enough to sleep throughout.
Intercape Mainliner Bloemfontein King William’s Town recent customer reviews
Bus was over an hour late and delayed even more on the road and we arrived almost 2 hours late from scheduled time. Greatly inconveniencing me for my meeting and there was not even an apology, guess we already paid and did not matter anymore. I have booed a different bus to return
1 out of 5 stars
Bamba M.
The bus was not in good condition to travel, driver putting water now and again ended up not driving, we had to be taken with another bus
3 out of 5 stars
Nelisa N.
It is not always good to plan your trip to leave and arrive at a certain time but all those plans are disturbed because of a late bus. Intercape busses have had this tendency for quite some time now.
Based on 2539 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $20
According to customer reviews, there are complaints about the bus service provided by Greyhound. Customers express dissatisfaction with late arrivals and lack of communication regarding delays. Additionally, some customers mention being transferred to a lower quality bus without their consent, resulting in an uncomfortable and unsafe experience. The staff's poor service further adds to the negative feedback received by Greyhound.
Citiliner Plus Bloemfontein King William’s Town recent customer reviews
It was bad ,the chairs are too close to each other , the bus arrived 1h30min late, it was sooooo hot to a point where I had a neseous
2 out of 5 stars
Athulisiwe K.
It was not bad but the driver was playing music very loud the whole night and the bus didn't have any charge points...
5 out of 5 stars
Andisiwe B.
My trip from bloemfontein to king Williams town was not really nice cause it was late of which we were informed which is it fine ,my problem is when the drivers are driving fast and its raining and it's at night and the worst part they always speed to recover the time thy lost ,we are not in a hurry for accident .all we want is to reach out destinations safe..
Please guys talk to your drivers not all of us enjoy busses that are being driven fast to cover the time that has been wasted ..STOP PLAYING WITH OUR LIFE'S
Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.
Eagle Liner Bloemfontein King William’s Town recent customer reviews
Didn't even get in the bus because was told that it was full, they could only get me a sit in the bus on Friday 22nd December. What an inconvenience of having to go back home around 2am.
Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and clean facilities. The availability of phone charging ports was appreciated, along with well-maintained toilets. Additionally, travelers noted that the speed of the bus met their expectations for a timely journey.
Intercity Xpress Bloemfontein King William’s Town recent customer reviews
The bus is nicely comfortable.The bus was delayed for 2 full hours without being informed of the delay, which was bad service 🙄
2 out of 5 stars
Tshiamo S.
Sits were comfortable,Phone Charging Ports,cleannesses,Toilets Were Clean and the Speed of the bus was accurate.
Citilink offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $24. The quickest ride takes around 415. Citilink offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $24
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How far is Bloemfontein from King William’s Town?
The distance separating Bloemfontein and King William’s Town is 269 miles (434 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloemfontein to King William’s Town?
Most of the buses traveling from Bloemfontein to King William’s Town leave from Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South and arrive at Railway Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
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The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to King William’s Town was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of $20
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You can expect to pay from $20 to $57 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-10-13.
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.
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The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to King William’s Town was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of $20
