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TomorrowAug 12
from US$22
WedAug 13
from US$20
ThuAug 14
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FriAug 15
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SatAug 16
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SunAug 17
from US$22
MonAug 18
TueAug 19

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: CAPE TOWN
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Knysna
    Destination location: KNYSNA
    Operated by: Williams CoachesWilliams Coaches
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Knysna
    Destination location: Waterfront Station
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Knysna
    Destination location: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Knysna
    Destination location: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Knysna
    Destination location: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cape Town to Knysna: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$31
Average Bus Trip Duration8h
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance427 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Cape Town to Knysna Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Knysna

  1. What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Knysna?

    The distance between Cape Town and Knysna is around 427 km (265 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Knysna?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station - Old Marine Drive, in Cape Town, and end it at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel), in Knysna.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-09
US$20
08-10
US$20
Today
US$19
08-12
US$19
08-13
US$18
08-14
US$19
08-15
US$18
08-16
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Knysna was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of US$18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Knysna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$36 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18 which is on 2025-08-13.

Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cape Town to Knysna.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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