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

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There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Knysna by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Richards Bay 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
    6h 56m
    R 2,314–4,695

  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 1,211–1,857

  3. Drive  1,316.8 km

    1. Drive from Richards Bay to Knysnacar car 1,316.8 km
    16h 45m
    R 3,497–5,051

  4. Fly Richards Bay 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 3m
    R 2,359–4,825

  5. Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane DUR - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Knysnabus bus
    9h 43m
    R 3,266–5,292

  6. 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 1,266–2,032

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,725Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,173.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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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