There are 3 ways to get from Knysna to Stellenbosch 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 33mR 1,739–4,222Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Knysna to Somerset Westbus
7h 17mR 790–966Drive 464.7 km
- Drive from Knysna to Stellenboschcar 464.7 km
5h 4mR 1,245–1,798
George Airport (GRJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knysna to Stellenbosch is to bus which costs R 750 - R 1 000 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Knysna to Stellenbosch is to bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs R 1 700 - R 4 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Knysna to Stellenbosch. However, there are services departing from Knysna and arriving at Somerset West via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Knysna and Stellenbosch is 450 km. The road distance is 464.7 km.
The best way to get from Knysna to Stellenbosch without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs R 750 - R 1 000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Knysna to Stellenbosch, including transfers.
Knysna to Stellenbosch bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Knysna station.
Knysna to Stellenbosch bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Somerset West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knysna to Stellenbosch is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Knysna to Stellenbosch.
There are 2024+ hotels available in Stellenbosch.
What companies run services between Knysna, South Africa and Stellenbosch, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Knysna to Somerset West once daily. Tickets cost R 500–650 and the journey takes 6h 54m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from George Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–2,900
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 750–3,200
- 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 Somerset West
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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