How much does a bus ticket from Knysna to King William’s Town cost?

The bus ticket price from Knysna to King William’s Town starts at R 343. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Knysna to King William’s Town 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 Knysna to King William’s Town?

The average travel time between Knysna and King William’s Town is around 7h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 424 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Knysna and King William’s Town?

The number of buses from Knysna to King William’s Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Knysna to King William’s Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Knysna to King William’s Town?

When taking the bus from Knysna to King William’s Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress.

Bus Knysna to King William’s Town from R 346 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h	05:45	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	6h 55m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 25m	23:20	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 25m	23:20	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 25m	23:20	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 30m	10:00	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	6h 55m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	01:35	Waterfront Station	7h 10m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	01:30	Waterfront Station	8h 10m	09:40	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	03:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 50m	11:35	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 30m	10:00	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	6h 55m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	01:35	Waterfront Station	7h 10m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	01:30	Waterfront Station	8h 10m	09:40	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	03:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 50m	11:35	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 30m	10:00	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Knysna Berns Toyota	6h 50m	09:45	King Williams Town Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	01:35	Waterfront Station	7h 10m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	01:30	Waterfront Station	8h 10m	09:40	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	03:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 50m	11:35	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:43 PM 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 R 343, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

7h 25mAverage duration

424 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543 710 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43710 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 416

Intercape Mainliner Knysna King William’s Town recent customer reviews

We enjoyed our journey but would really appreciated if the bus was not too crowded for us to share same sits.

Nomawethu M.

23 December 2024

Nice trip

Ntombizonke S.

15 April 2022

APM WC

2/52 691 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510 885 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 106 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52 958 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

Eagle Liner

3/510 211 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Knysna and King William’s Town?

Stops in Knysna

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

Stops in King William’s Town

A - Railway Station

B - King Williams Town Railway Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from Knysna to King William’s Town cost?
The bus ticket price from Knysna to King William’s Town starts at R 343. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Knysna to King William’s Town 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 Knysna to King William’s Town?
The average travel time between Knysna and King William’s Town is around 7h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 424 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Knysna and King William’s Town?
The number of buses from Knysna to King William’s Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Knysna to King William’s Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Knysna to King William’s Town?
When taking the bus from Knysna to King William’s Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 344

11/11

R 399

Today

R 388

13/11

R 387

14/11

No data

15/11

R 378

16/11

R 385

17/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Knysna to King William’s Town was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 344

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 R 344 to R 1 154 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 R 378, which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky 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.