Coach Cape Town to Knysna from £18

Which bus from Cape Town to Knysna is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Knysna. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£18

tomorrow

£20

Sunday

£18

Monday

£18

Tuesday

£31

Wednesday

£31

Thursday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	8h 30m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 17:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
APM	8h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 30m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	8h 35m	06:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	14:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Basic	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 06:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:00	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	7h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	8h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	8h 30m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	8h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 30m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	8h 30m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 17:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	8h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 45m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:45	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
APM	8h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercity Xpress	7h 30m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	8h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	7h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercity Xpress	7h 30m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 55m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:25	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£45	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	8h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	7h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	8h 5m	13:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	21:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercity Xpress	7h 30m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	8h 30m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 17:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 35m	06:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	14:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Basic	£31	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 06:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
APM	8h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	7h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercity Xpress	7h 30m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	01:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Knysna is £18 on 05/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Knysna?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Knysna. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily coaches from Cape Town to Knysna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Cape Town and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 132 coaches from Cape Town to Knysna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Knysna, with 30 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Knysna bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 31 times by bus from Cape Town to Knysna in one click. Book your Cape Town to Knysna bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus	£18
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	31 Ø
Distance	426.5 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Williams Coaches and City to City

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Knysna?

Every day, 31 buses from 8 coach companies leave Cape Town for Knysna. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£18

Saturday 06/12

£37

Sunday 07/12

£18

Monday 08/12

£23

Tuesday 09/12

£31

Wednesday 10/12

£28

Thursday 11/12

£18

Friday 12/12

£30

Saturday 13/12

£31

Sunday 14/12

£29

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£36

Wednesday 17/12

£29

Thursday 18/12

£18

Friday 19/12

£33

Saturday 20/12

£31

Sunday 21/12

£33

Monday 22/12

£33

Tuesday 23/12

£31

Wednesday 24/12

£18

Thursday 25/12

£18

Friday 26/12

£24

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

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 £18, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Knysna. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Knysna, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cape Town to Knysna are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cape Town to Knysna?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cape Town to Knysna timetable.

Intercape from Cape Town to Knysna

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

Cheapest Price	£26
Fastest Coach	7h 40m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

City to City from Cape Town to Knysna

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

Cheapest Price	£18
Fastest Coach	8h 30m
Earliest Coach	17:00
Last Coach	17:00
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

Williams Coaches from Cape Town to Knysna

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

Cheapest Price	£35
Fastest Coach	7h 40m
Earliest Coach	19:00
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

In total 8 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Knysna

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Knysna. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Bakoven

Coach Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Knysna

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Knysna. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Knysna bus

How much does a Cape Town Knysna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Knysna bus trip is available from £18 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £91. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Knysna.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Knysna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Knysna is offered by roughly 31 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Knysna is provided by Intercity Xpress and takes 7h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Knysna departs from Cape Town at 06:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Knysna departs from Cape Town at 19:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town Knysna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Knysna can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 bus for the Cape Town Knysna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Knysna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Knysna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!