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

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

today

£14

tomorrow

£16

Wednesday

£16

Thursday

£16

Friday

£14

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 20m	20:25	Port Elizabeth	Engen	00:45	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 14/09/2026 20:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
APM	4h 40m	18:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 14/09/2026 18:25:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 14/09/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 14/09/2026 21:00:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 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	Toyota	Economy	£20	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 14/09/2026 18:30:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 14/09/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	23:20	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	02:45	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 14/09/2026 23:20:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	09:50	Port Elizabeth	Engen	14:00	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 15/09/2026 09:50:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 15/09/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	3h 20m	20:30	Port Elizabeth	Engen	23:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 15/09/2026 20:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 55m	18:55	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 15/09/2026 18:55:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercape	3h 40m	20:10	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	23:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 15/09/2026 20:10:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	09:50	Port Elizabeth	Engen	14:00	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 09:50:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	3h 20m	20:30	Port Elizabeth	Engen	23:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 20:30:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 55m	18:55	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 18:55:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercape	3h 40m	20:10	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	23:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 20:10:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

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	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£16	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 18:30:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 21:00:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	4h 5m	19:00	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 19:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	23:20	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	02:45	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 23:20:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 40m	09:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	13:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercape	4h 50m	08:50	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	13:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 08:50:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	3h 15m	00:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	03:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 00:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	09:50	Port Elizabeth	Engen	14:00	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 09:50:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 40m	09:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	13:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercape	4h 50m	08:50	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	13:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 08:50:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	3h 15m	00:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	03:30	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 00:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	09:50	Port Elizabeth	Engen	14:00	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 09:50:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	19:15	Port Elizabeth	Engen	22:50	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 40m	09:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	13:40	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
APM	4h 5m	19:00	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	23:05	Knysna	Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 19:00:00 to Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Eagle Liner	4h 35m	21:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	01:35	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 21:00:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	23:20	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	02:45	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 23:20:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	22:40	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	£23	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 18:30:00 to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Port Elizabeth to Knysna is £12 on 29/09/2026. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Knysna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 118 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Knysna, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 26 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Knysna starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	23:20
Daily Bus Connections	26 Ø
Distance	236.3 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Every day, 26 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 14/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

£19

Tuesday 15/09

£16

Wednesday 16/09

£16

Thursday 17/09

£16

Friday 18/09

£17

Saturday 19/09

£16

Sunday 20/09

£15

Monday 21/09

£17

Tuesday 22/09

£20

Wednesday 23/09

£16

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

£16

Saturday 26/09

£21

Sunday 27/09

£17

Monday 28/09

£16

Tuesday 29/09

£12

Wednesday 30/09

£16

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£16

Saturday 03/10

£16

Sunday 04/10

£16

Monday 05/10

£16

Tuesday 06/10

£16

Wednesday 07/10

£15

Thursday 08/10

£16

Friday 09/10

£16

Saturday 10/10

£16

Sunday 11/10

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 £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Knysna. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, with £12. Afternoon 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 £12 and takes 4h 20m. 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 £12 to £38. 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 26 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 £20. 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 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 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, 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 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, Big Sky Intercity and APM.

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?

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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!