What is the distance between East London and Knysna?

It's about 466 km (289 miles) from East London to Knysna.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Knysna?

Buses departing from Railway Station in East London will take you to Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel) in Knysna.

Bus East London to Knysna from US$21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for East London to Knysna on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 40m	12:40am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
3:50pm	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	8h	11:50pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Fastest
2:45pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 20m	12:05am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
4:15pm	East London Windmill Park	8h 30m	12:45am	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags
2:00pm	Railway Station	9h 30m	11:30pm	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for East London to Knysna on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 40m	12:40am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
5:45pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
2:00pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 40m	12:40am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
2:00pm	Railway Station	9h 30m	11:30pm	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for East London to Knysna on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 45m	11:45pm	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Cheapest
5:45pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	7h 20m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 40m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	8h 50m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
4:15pm	East London Windmill Park	8h 30m	12:45am	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Knysna

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$23 - US$65	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average PriceUS$35 - US$35	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from East London to Knysna

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Knysna. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

US$23Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus East London to Knysna: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29

Average Bus Trip Duration8h 10m

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure2:35am

Distance466 km

Latest bus departure7:40pm

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,010 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the warmth and comfort of their journey. However, there are mentions of delays in arrival times at destinations. Despite this minor issue, travelers generally report a pleasant travel experience with comfortable conditions on board.

Intercape Budgetliner East London Knysna recent customer reviews

It was a comfortable trip.No bad driving. Just that the bus took longer at stations. It was an enjoyable ride.

Busisiwe M.

May 6, 2025

Everything was good just that the bus was late and we arrived late at our destination

Ashton S.

June 14, 2024

It was bad firstly the bus was 1hour 30 minutes late there was no apology at all. Secondly when we boarded the coach it was not clean especially the toilet,the heat was unbearable and the bus stopped in Jeffrey's bay we could not buy decent food in that garage.

Tamara T.

September 23, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,570 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10570 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$24

Intercity Xpress East London Knysna recent customer reviews

The bus didn’t stop at Kynsna and the Bus driver was very rude with me

Mydarly M.

June 11, 2025

APM WC

2/52,531 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2531 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at US$23

APMWC East London Knysna recent customer reviews

Amazing, it was warm

Patiswa S.

July 30, 2025

The whole service was poor. Starting from the station checkout and time frame.

Siphuxolo L.

June 6, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,944 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52,802 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,768 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,981 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 9981 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$27

Eagle Liner East London Knysna recent customer reviews

The bus was late were supposed to departure at 4pm but the bus got delayed that bus almost pass knysna with me but I stopped it on time

Zanele T.

January 13, 2023

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

East London to Knysna Bus

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Where are the popular stops in East London and Knysna?

Stops in East London

A - Railway Station

B - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

C - Windmill Mall

D - East London

Stops in Knysna

A - Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)

Frequently asked questions on the trip East London - Knysna

What is the distance between East London and Knysna?
It's about 466 km (289 miles) from East London to Knysna.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Knysna?
Buses departing from Railway Station in East London will take you to Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel) in Knysna.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10-09

US$28

10-10

US$28

Today

US$38

10-12

US$33

10-13

US$26

10-14

US$23

10-15

No data

10-16

No data

The cheapest trip from East London to Knysna was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of US$23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Knysna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$68 for a bus ticket from East London to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2025-10-14.

Usually Intercape, Intercity Xpress will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from East London to Knysna.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from East London to Knysna.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from East London to Knysna will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from East London to Knysna while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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