How much does a bus ticket from East London to Knysna cost?

The bus ticket price from East London to Knysna starts at R 376. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from East London to Knysna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from East London to Knysna?

The average travel time between East London and Knysna is around 8h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 466 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between East London and Knysna?

The number of buses from East London to Knysna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from East London to Knysna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from East London to Knysna?

When taking the bus from East London to Knysna, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Knysna?

Buses travelling between East London and Knysna leave from Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) or Railway Station and arrive at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel).

Bus East London to Knysna from R 335 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from East London to Knysna on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 45m	23:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	14:00	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 40m	00:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Railway Station	9h 30m	23:30	Waterfront Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 40m	00:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags

Next departures from East London to Knysna on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	8h 50m	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	8h 15m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags

Next departures from East London to Knysna on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	8h 50m	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Railway Station	9h 30m	23:30	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures from East London to Knysna on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	8h 50m	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	8h 15m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags

Next departures from East London to Knysna on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	8h 50m	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Railway Station	9h 30m	23:30	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures from East London to Knysna on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	8h 50m	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	8h 15m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:06 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Knysna

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Knysna. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 376, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

8h 15mAverage duration

467 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 376 - R 1 430	Average duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 601 - R 601	Average duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543 774 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the warmth and comfort of their journey. However, there are mentions of delays in arrival times at destinations. Despite this minor issue, travelers generally report a pleasant travel experience with comfortable conditions on board.

Intercape Budgetliner East London Knysna recent customer reviews

It was a comfortable trip.No bad driving. Just that the bus took longer at stations. It was an enjoyable ride.

Busisiwe M.

6 May 2025

Everything was good just that the bus was late and we arrived late at our destination

Ashton S.

14 June 2024

It was bad firstly the bus was 1hour 30 minutes late there was no apology at all. Secondly when we boarded the coach it was not clean especially the toilet,the heat was unbearable and the bus stopped in Jeffrey's bay we could not buy decent food in that garage.

Tamara T.

23 September 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510 916 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10916 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at R 456

Intercity Xpress East London Knysna recent customer reviews

The bus didn’t stop at Kynsna and the Bus driver was very rude with me

Mydarly M.

11 June 2025

APM WC

2/52 701 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2701 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at R 376

APMWC East London Knysna recent customer reviews

Amazing, it was warm

Patiswa S.

30 July 2025

The whole service was poor. Starting from the station checkout and time frame.

Siphuxolo L.

6 June 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52 977 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53 848 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

Eagle Liner

3/510 227 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10227 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at R 471

Eagle Liner East London Knysna recent customer reviews

The bus was late were supposed to departure at 4pm but the bus got delayed that bus almost pass knysna with me but I stopped it on time

Zanele T.

13 January 2023

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Where are the popular stops in East London and Knysna?

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - East London

D - Windmill Mall

Stops in Knysna

A - Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Knysna by bus

How much does a bus ticket from East London to Knysna cost?
The bus ticket price from East London to Knysna starts at R 376. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from East London to Knysna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from East London to Knysna?
The average travel time between East London and Knysna is around 8h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 466 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between East London and Knysna?
The number of buses from East London to Knysna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from East London to Knysna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from East London to Knysna?
When taking the bus from East London to Knysna, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Knysna?
Buses travelling between East London and Knysna leave from Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) or Railway Station and arrive at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

R 340

14/11

R 343

Today

R 367

16/11

R 343

17/11

R 343

18/11

R 343

19/11

R 343

20/11

R 343

The cheapest trip from East London to Knysna was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 340

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 R 340 to R 1 141 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 R 343, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Intercape, Greyhound South Africa 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.