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How to get fromRichards Bay to Knysnaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Richards Bay to Knysna by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to George Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane RCB - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Knysnabus bus
    7h 6m
    R 2,114–4,295

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban to Port Elizabethbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysnabus bus
    24h 32m
    R 1,211–1,807

  3. Drive  1,316.8 km

    1. Drive from Richards Bay to Knysnacar car 1,316.8 km
    16h 45m
    R 3,033–4,380

  4. Fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane RCB - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysnabus bus
    10h 43m
    R 2,259–5,025

  5. Bus via East London

    1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East Londonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East London to Knysnabus bus
    25h 31m
    R 1,266–2,082

Richards Bay (RCB) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,566Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,173.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Knysna, South Africa?

You can take a vehicle from Richards Bay to Knysna via Richards Bay, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Port Elizabeth in around 24h 32m.

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