There are 6 ways to get from Knysna to Mbombela by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to George Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Knysna to George Railway Stnbus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane GRJ - MQP
6h 23mR 3,839–7,537Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Knysna to Mossel Baybus
- Take the bus from Mossel Bay to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus
26h 18mR 1,240–2,130Drive 1,480 km
- Drive from Knysna to Mbombelacar 1,480 km
17h 23mR 3,427–4,950Bus to Port Elizabeth, fly
- Take the bus from Knysna to Port Elizabeth Stationbus
- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane PLZ - MQP
7h 19mR 3,435–7,315Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Knysna to Durbanbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Nelspruit
29h 58mR 1,248–1,855Drive, car train
- Drive from Knysna to Springfonteincar
- Take the cartrain from Springfontein to Germistoncartrain
- Drive from Germiston to Mbombelacar
22h 17mR 2,390–3,622
George Airport (GRJ) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knysna to Mbombela is to bus which costs R 1 200 - R 2 200 and takes 26h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Knysna to Mbombela is to bus and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs R 3 800 - R 8 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Knysna to Mbombela. However, there are services departing from Knysna and arriving at Nelspruit via Mossel Bay and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.
The distance between Knysna and Mbombela is 1373 km. The road distance is 1480 km.
The best way to get from Knysna to Mbombela without a car is to bus which takes 26h 18m and costs R 1 200 - R 2 200.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Knysna to Mbombela, including transfers.
Knysna to Mbombela bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Knysna station.
Knysna to Mbombela bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Mossel Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knysna to Mbombela is 1480 km. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Knysna to Mbombela.
There are 478+ hotels available in Mbombela.
What companies run services between Knysna, South Africa and Mbombela, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Knysna to Nelspruit via Mossel Bay and Johannesburg in around 26h 18m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from George Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–6,500
Flights from George Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–6,500
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- R 2,900–6,500
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,900–6,500
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–3,200
Flights from George Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,200
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,700–3,700
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Springfontein to Germiston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 250–399
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Tourist (Sleeper)
- R 399
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 250
- 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 Mossel Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mossel Bay to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Mossel Bay to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–1,100
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 650–750
- Flexi
- R 550–700
- Saver
- R 500–600
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 280–460
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Knysna to Port Elizabeth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 270–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Knysna to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–850
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 087 537 1444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
Shuttle from Durban to Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 750–1,000
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
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