What is the best way to travel from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Pietermaritzburg from Knysna. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Knysna?
You can reach Pietermaritzburg with just £42 by taking a Bus from Intercape, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Intercape17h 50m015:55KnysnaCoach Stop09:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 15:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Intercape17h 50m015:55KnysnaCoach Stop09:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 15:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Intercape17h 50m015:55KnysnaCoach Stop09:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 15:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
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What are the fastest trips from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg?
You can get to Pietermaritzburg from Knysna in just 17h 50m with a Bus from Intercape. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Intercape17h 50m015:55KnysnaCoach Stop09:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 15:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Intercape17h 50m015:55KnysnaCoach Stop09:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 15:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Intercape17h 50m015:55KnysnaCoach Stop09:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 15:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
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Bus from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg
What are the most popular stations in Knysna and Pietermaritzburg?
In Knysna, you will usually depart from Coach Stop or Toyota, while in Pietermaritzburg you will be arriving at Burger St. Coach Station, Montrose Coach Station or Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Pietermaritzburg from Knysna? With 1 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Knysna and Pietermaritzburg, you can pay as low as £42 with a Bus from Intercape.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Intercape: you will get to Pietermaritzburg in just 17h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Knysna and Pietermaritzburg are Intercape, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Knysna and Pietermaritzburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Sedgefield or to Pietermaritzburg Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Pietermaritzburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg?
The most popular companies between Knysna and Pietermaritzburg, are Intercape. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intercape
All you need to know when you travel from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg
How can I reach Pietermaritzburg from Knysna?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Pietermaritzburg from Knysna.
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Knysna?
The distance between Knysna and Pietermaritzburg is 850.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Knysna and Pietermaritzburg?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 23 kgs of CO2, a train 30 kgs, a car 144 kgs, and a flight 209 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg?
You can get to Pietermaritzburg with just £42 by taking a Bus from Intercape.
What is the fastest way to get from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Pietermaritzburg in just 17h 50m with a Bus from Intercape.
More routes to Knysna and to Pietermaritzburg
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Knysna and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
