Bus from Knysna to King William’s Town: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flexi City ConnectBus
Knysna Berns Toyota
Engen Buffalo River 1 StopCheapestFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Railway StationNo tags
Big SkyBus
    Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
    Railway StationNo tags
    GreyhoundBus
    Knysna Berns Toyota
    King Williams Town Railway StationNo tags
    Intercity XpressBus
    Waterfront Station
    Station - Qonce 5601No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: 02/12/2025 SAST.

    Get from Knysna to King William’s Town

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    13bus per day
    7h 25mAverage duration
    263 milesDistance
    11kgCO₂ emissions

    Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Knysna to King William’s Town

    Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

    1. How much is the bus ticket from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      The cheapest coach tickets from Knysna to King William’s Town start from £17. The average price for this route is around £38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the bus journey from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      The average bus journey time from Knysna to King William’s Town is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 263 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Flexi City Connect.

    3. Which bus companies service the Knysna to King William’s Town route?

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, ilulaBus.

    4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      The earliest bus departs from Knysna to King William’s Town at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

    5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      A bus journey from Knysna to King William’s Town produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

    6. Which is the best bus company from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

    7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

    8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

    9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Knysna to King William’s Town?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

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

    Best price found
    07/12
    £31
    08/12
    £32
    Today
    £31
    10/12
    £34
    11/12
    £33
    12/12
    £32
    13/12
    £37
    14/12
    £37
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Knysna to King William’s Town was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £31

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

    You can expect to pay from £31 to £159 for a bus ticket from Knysna to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £32, which is on 2025-12-12.

    Usually Intercape 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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