There are 5 ways to get from Mthatha to Knysna by plane, bus, 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.
Fly Mthatha Airport to George Airport, bus
best- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ)plane UTT - GRJ
- Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Knysnabus
6h 46mR 3,314–6,796Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Knysnabus
13h 24mR 977–1,240Drive 739.6 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Knysnacar 739.6 km
9h 14mR 1,712–2,473Fly Mthatha Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus
- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane UTT - PLZ
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysnabus
9h 23mR 5,059–12,826Bus to East London, fly to George Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus
- Fly from East London (ELS) to George Airport (GRJ)plane ELS - GRJ
- Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Knysnabus
10h 40mR 3,177–6,875
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Knysna is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 300 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Knysna is to fly and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs R 3 300 - R 7 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Knysna. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Knysna via East London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Mthatha and Knysna is 732 km. The road distance is 739.6 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Knysna without a car is to bus which takes 13h 24m and costs R 950 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Mthatha to Knysna, including transfers.
Mthatha to Knysna bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
Mthatha to Knysna bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at East London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Knysna is 740 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Mthatha to Knysna.
There are 856+ hotels available in Knysna.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Knysna, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Mthatha to Knysna via East London in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 5,500–14,000
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg, Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–14,000
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,400–12,000
Flights from East London to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 4,600–11,000
Flights from East London to George Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–5,000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from George Railway Stn to Knysna
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to Knysna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from George Railway Stn to Knysna
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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