There are 3 ways to get from Knysna to Cape Town by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Knysna to George Railway Stnbus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane GRJ - CPT
3h 20mR 1,629–4,357Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Knysna to Cape Townbus
7h 51mR 500–650Drive 488.8 km
- Drive from Knysna to Cape Towncar 488.8 km
5h 15mR 1,134–1,638
George Airport (GRJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knysna to Cape Town is to bus which costs R 500 - R 650 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Knysna to Cape Town is to bus and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs R 1 600 - R 4 400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Knysna and arriving at Cape Town. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Knysna and Cape Town is 439 km. The road distance is 488.8 km.
The best way to get from Knysna to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs R 500 - R 650.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Knysna to Cape Town, including transfers.
Knysna to Cape Town bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Knysna station.
Knysna to Cape Town bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Cape Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knysna to Cape Town is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Knysna to Cape Town.
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What companies run services between Knysna, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Knysna to Cape Town once daily. Tickets cost R 500–650 and the journey takes 7h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from George Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–2,900
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Knysna to George Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Knysna to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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