There are 4 ways to get from Knysna to Ladysmith by bus, plane, shuttle, 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 to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Knysna to George Railway Stnbus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane GRJ - PZB
- Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
9h 42mR 2,464–4,752Bus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Knysna to Durbanbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmith
22h 32mR 1,048–1,555Drive 1,162.9 km
- Drive from Knysna to Ladysmithcar 1,162.9 km
15h 21mR 2,706–3,909Bus, fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Knysna to George Railway Stnbus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane GRJ - DUR
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmith
10h 36mR 3,485–5,693
George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knysna to Ladysmith is to bus and shuttle which costs R 1 000 - R 1 600 and takes 22h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Knysna to Ladysmith is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 9h 42m and costs R 2 400 - R 4 800.
The distance between Knysna and Ladysmith is 1135 km. The road distance is 1162.9 km.
The best way to get from Knysna to Ladysmith without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 22h 32m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 600.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Knysna to Ladysmith, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Knysna to Ladysmith is 1163 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Knysna to Ladysmith.
There are 41+ hotels available in Ladysmith.
What companies run services between Knysna, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Knysna to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to George Railway Stn, take the taxi to George Airport (GRJ) airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg, then take the shuttle to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knysna to Ladysmith via Durban, Durban Station, Maritime Museum, and Durban in around 22h 32m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,300
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,300
- 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 George Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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