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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Knysna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Knysna from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Intercity Xpress for the next days.
today
from $16
tomorrow
from $16
Monday
from $16
Tuesday
from $20
Wednesday
from $16
Thursday
from $27
Friday
from $16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    8h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:20 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    8h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 55m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:25 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:00 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:35 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    8h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:20 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $16
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 55m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:40 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:00 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $19
  • City to City
    8h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • Greyhound South Africa
    9h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    8h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:20 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    8h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:00 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $19
  • Intercape
    7h 55m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:25 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $25
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 55m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:25 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • APM
    8h 5m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:05 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:00 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    7h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:40 AM
    Knysna
    Toyota
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $23
  • Greyhound South Africa
    9h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    8h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:20 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    8h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $16
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:00 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    7h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:40 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercape
    7h 55m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:25 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:35 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    7h 55m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:25 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    8h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:45 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    7h 55m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:25 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28
  • Intercape
    8h 20m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:50 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $16
  • APM
    8h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:20 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 55m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:40 PM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:00 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    7h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    2:40 AM
    Knysna
    Bus Stop
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $26

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Knysna

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Knysna are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 48 daily buses from Cape Town to Knysna. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cape Town and Knysna.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 125 buses from Cape Town to Knysna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Knysna, with 39 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 37 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Knysna starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 37 Ø
Distance 265.1 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, Williams Coaches, Eagle Liner, City to City, IlulaBus, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Knysna

Every day, 37 buses from 10 bus companies leave Cape Town for Knysna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/29/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
Friday 03/28
Saturday 03/29
$16
Sunday 03/30
$22
Monday 03/31
$16
Tuesday 04/01
$20
Wednesday 04/02
$16
Thursday 04/03
$27
Friday 04/04
$16
Saturday 04/05
$21
Sunday 04/06
$18
Monday 04/07
$20
Tuesday 04/08
$18
Wednesday 04/09
$18
Thursday 04/10
$18
Friday 04/11
Saturday 04/12
Sunday 04/13
$23
Monday 04/14
$25
Tuesday 04/15
$18
Wednesday 04/16
$16
Thursday 04/17
$23
Friday 04/18
$18
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Knysna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Knysna, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Knysna. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Knysna, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Knysna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Knysna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Knysna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Knysna are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Knysna

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Knysna from our users.

Intercape from Cape Town to Knysna

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Knysna:

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 7h 40m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 3/28/2025

APM from Cape Town to Knysna

APM

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Knysna:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 3/28/2025

City to City from Cape Town to Knysna

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Cape Town to Knysna:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 8h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:00 PM
Last Bus 5:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 3/28/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Knysna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Knysna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Knysna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Knysna? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Knysna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Knysna bus

How much does a Cape Town Knysna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 8h 30m to reach Knysna. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Knysna?

This route is offered by 10 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $63. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Knysna.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Knysna each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Knysna bus route is served by approximately 37 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Knysna take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Knysna is offered by IlulaBus and takes 7h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Knysna?

The earliest bus arriving in Knysna from Cape Town starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Knysna?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Knysna starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Knysna route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Knysna, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Knysna?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Knysna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Knysna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Knysna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Knysna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Knysna on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Knysna

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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