Bus and Coach from Knysna to Cape Town: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Knysna to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or APM for the next days.

today

£16

tomorrow

£18

Sunday

£15

Monday

£11

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	9h 25m	23:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£16	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 23:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	01:10	Knysna	Toyota	08:30	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 01:10:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercape	8h 20m	00:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 00:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 55m	00:35	Knysna	Toyota	08:30	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 00:35:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 20m	22:55	Knysna	Coach Stop	07:15	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	£21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 22:55:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 20m	22:55	Knysna	Coach Stop	07:15	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 22:55:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	8h 20m	00:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 00:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	8h 15m	00:45	Knysna	Coach Stop	09:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 00:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	8h 25m	12:20	Knysna	Coach Stop	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 12:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercape	7h 35m	23:55	Knysna	Coach Stop	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 23:55:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	9h 25m	23:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 23:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Intercape	8h 20m	00:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 00:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 50m	11:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	20:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£23	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 11:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercity Xpress	8h 25m	23:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 23:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 55m	00:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£51	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 00:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	7h 40m	01:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£11	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 01:05:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	7h 50m	01:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	09:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£16	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 01:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	00:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 00:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 50m	11:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	20:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£22	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 11:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 55m	00:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 00:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	7h 40m	01:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 01:05:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	9h 25m	23:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 23:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Intercape	8h 10m	12:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	20:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 12:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 20m	22:55	Knysna	Coach Stop	07:15	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£23	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 22:55:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Williams Coaches	7h 45m	22:45	Knysna	Coach Stop	06:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£35	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 22:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	7h 40m	01:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 01:05:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	9h 25m	23:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 23:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Intercape	8h 50m	11:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	20:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 11:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	01:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 01:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 55m	00:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£51	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 00:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	9h 25m	23:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 23:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
APM	8h 50m	23:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:00	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 23:10:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	8h 20m	22:55	Knysna	Coach Stop	07:15	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 22:55:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	8h 15m	00:45	Knysna	Coach Stop	09:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 00:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	01:10	Knysna	Coach Stop	08:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 01:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Knysna to Cape Town is £11 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Knysna and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Knysna and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily coaches from Knysna to Cape Town. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Knysna and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 60 coaches from Knysna to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Knysna and Cape Town, with 9 offers.

Facts about coaches from Knysna to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 21 times every day by bus from Knysna to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Knysna to Cape Town starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	7h 10m
Earliest Coach	00:10
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	21 Ø
Distance	426.5 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Williams Coaches and City to City

Cheapest coach connections from Knysna to Cape Town

Every day, 21 buses from 7 coach companies leave Knysna for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£16

Saturday 06/12

£18

Sunday 07/12

£15

Monday 08/12

£20

Tuesday 09/12

£14

Wednesday 10/12

£20

Thursday 11/12

£15

Friday 12/12

£13

Saturday 13/12

£16

Sunday 14/12

£16

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£13

Wednesday 17/12

£19

Thursday 18/12

£11

Friday 19/12

£14

Saturday 20/12

£21

Sunday 21/12

£14

Monday 22/12

£19

Tuesday 23/12

£11

Wednesday 24/12

£11

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£20

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Knysna to Cape Town

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Knysna to Cape Town, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Knysna to Cape Town. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Knysna to Cape Town, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Knysna to Cape Town

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 Knysna to Cape Town 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 Knysna to Cape Town, 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 Knysna to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Knysna to Cape Town

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

Intercape from Knysna to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	£17
Fastest Coach	7h 35m
Earliest Coach	00:10
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Knysna - Cape Town

Grace minta, 01/09/2024

This is the most ridiculous bus and disgusting service ever I booked a bus yesterday from Knysna to Cape Town the bus came 20 minutes earlier before the normal time and they didn’t bother to communic ... This is the most ridiculous bus and disgusting service ever I booked a bus yesterday from Knysna to Cape Town the bus came 20 minutes earlier before the normal time and they didn’t bother to communicate with me like how far how long etc we’re already here no nothing like that now I’ve been calling all the numbers including the one on the bus ticket no response eagle liner you’re terrible you don’t care about your customers now I want my money back I’m stuck in Knysna with no food with a baby I need to go back home you guys are very quiet when it comes on deducting my money now I want it back

All bus stations and stops in Knysna and Cape Town

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Knysna and Cape Town.

Coach Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Bakoven

Service and Comfort on the bus from Knysna to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Knysna to Cape Town bus

How much does a Knysna - Cape Town coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Knysna - Cape Town bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Knysna to Cape Town is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £51. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Knysna to Cape Town is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Knysna to Cape Town is provided by APM and takes 7h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Cape Town departs from Knysna at 00:10. 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 Knysna to Cape Town?

The latest bus to Cape Town departs from Knysna at 23:59. 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 Knysna - Cape Town route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Knysna and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Knysna and Cape Town 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, Big Sky Intercity and APM.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Knysna Cape Town 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 Knysna Cape Town 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 Knysna to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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

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 Knysna and to Cape Town

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