Find coaches from East London to Knysna

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Next departures from East London to Knysna on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Big Sky
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)Cheapest
Intercape Mainliner
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)Fastest
Big Sky
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
Intercity Xpress
Railway Station
Waterfront StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Knysna

Bus
Average priceUS$22 - US$119Average duration8h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average priceUS$35 - US$35Average duration9h 10m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from East London to Knysna

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Knysna. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
8h 10mAverage duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus East London to Knysna: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$28
Average bus trip duration8h 10m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure02:35
Distance288 miles
Latest bus departure19:40

East London to Knysna Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip East London - Knysna

  1. How far is Knysna from East London by coach?

    The journey from East London to Knysna by coach covers an approximate distance of 289 miles (466 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from East London to Knysna without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
02/10
US$21
03/10
US$23
Today
US$19
05/10
US$30
06/10
US$23
07/10
US$23
08/10
US$23
09/10
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Knysna was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$19

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

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$64 for a bus ticket from East London to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23, which is on 2025-10-09.

Usually Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from East London to Knysna.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from East London to Knysna.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from East London to Knysna will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from East London to Knysna while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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