Bus and Coach from Port Elizabeth to Knysna: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

today

£15

tomorrow

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£15

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

£15

Friday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 31/10/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 31/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
APM	4h 40m	18:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 31/10/2026 18:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 31/10/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 55m	18:55	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 31/10/2026 18:55:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 31/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 31/10/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 01/11/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 31/10/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 31/10/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 55m	18:55	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 18:55:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	4h 40m	18:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 18:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 55m	18:55	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 18:55:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	4h 40m	18:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 18:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 20m	20:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	00:45	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 20:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	4h 40m	18:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 18:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 55m	18:55	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 18:55:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	4h 40m	18:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 18:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	20:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 20:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 07/11/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	4h 40m	18:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 18:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Port Elizabeth to Knysna is £13 on 15/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Knysna

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Knysna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 33 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 207 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Knysna, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 48 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Knysna starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Coach	00:15
Latest Coach	23:20
Daily Bus Connections	48 Ø
Distance	236.3 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Every day, 48 buses from 7 coach companies leave Port Elizabeth for Knysna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

Friday 30/10

Saturday 31/10

£15

Sunday 01/11

Monday 02/11

£19

Tuesday 03/11

£15

Wednesday 04/11

£15

Thursday 05/11

£15

Friday 06/11

£15

Saturday 07/11

£19

Sunday 08/11

£15

Monday 09/11

£16

Tuesday 10/11

£16

Wednesday 11/11

£19

Thursday 12/11

£15

Friday 13/11

Saturday 14/11

£15

Sunday 15/11

£13

Monday 16/11

£14

Tuesday 17/11

£17

Wednesday 18/11

£16

Thursday 19/11

£13

Friday 20/11

£13

Saturday 21/11

£15

Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

With a price starting from £13, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Knysna. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Knysna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Knysna

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

BP Coach Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Coach Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Knysna bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth - Knysna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Port Elizabeth - Knysna bus trip is available from £13 and takes 4h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Port Elizabeth to Knysna?

The connection Port Elizabeth to Knysna is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £37. 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 Port Elizabeth - Knysna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Port Elizabeth to Knysna is offered by roughly 48 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Knysna from Port Elizabeth take?

The quickest coach from Port Elizabeth to Knysna is provided by Intercape and takes 3h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna?

The earliest bus to Knysna departs from Port Elizabeth at 00:15. 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 Port Elizabeth to Knysna?

The latest bus to Knysna departs from Port Elizabeth at 23:20. 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 Port Elizabeth - Knysna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth and Knysna?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth?

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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Knysna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Port Elizabeth to Knysna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 48 daily trips between Port Elizabeth and Knysna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Port Elizabeth to Knysna?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Knysna

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