What is the distance between King Shaka and Umkomaas?

King Shaka and Umkomaas are 72 km (45 miles) apart.

Bus from King Shaka to Umkomaas starting at US$17 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: October 7 at 6:00pm
Departure city: King Shaka
Departure location: KING SHAKA INT AIRPORT
Arrival time: October 7 at 7:10pm
Destination city: Umkomaas
Destination location: UMKOMAAS
Operated by: Southern Shuttle
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: October 7 at 3:30pm
Departure city: King Shaka
Departure location: KING SHAKA INT AIRPORT
Arrival time: October 7 at 4:40pm
Destination city: Umkomaas
Destination location: UMKOMAAS
Operated by: Southern Shuttle
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: October 7 at 1:30pm
Departure city: King Shaka
Departure location: KING SHAKA INT AIRPORT
Arrival time: October 7 at 2:40pm
Destination city: Umkomaas
Destination location: UMKOMAAS
Operated by: Southern Shuttle
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: October 7 at 10:00am
Departure city: King Shaka
Departure location: KING SHAKA INT AIRPORT
Arrival time: October 7 at 11:10am
Destination city: Umkomaas
Destination location: UMKOMAAS
Operated by: Southern Shuttle
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m

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Compare 2 ways to go from King Shaka to Umkomaas

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$20 - US$20	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Van	Average PriceUS$16 - US$16	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from King Shaka to Umkomaas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Umkomaas. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

US$20Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus King Shaka to Umkomaas: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$20

Average Bus Trip Duration1h 10m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance72 km

Latest bus departure6:00pm

Compare bus companies

Southern Shuttle

4.5/533 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.8

Based on 33 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the power outlets. Southern Shuttle ticket prices on this trip start at US$20

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

King Shaka to Umkomaas Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip King Shaka - Umkomaas

What is the distance between King Shaka and Umkomaas?
King Shaka and Umkomaas are 72 km (45 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between King Shaka and Umkomaas!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from King Shaka to Umkomaas, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from King Shaka to Umkomaas.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from King Shaka to Umkomaas, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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