How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Knysna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Knysna start from $29. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Knysna?

The average bus travel time from Grahamstown to Knysna is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 333 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Knysna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , ilulaBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grahamstown to Knysna?

The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Knysna at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna?

A bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Grahamstown to Knysna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Knysna?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Grahamstown to Knysna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Grahamstown to Knysna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Grahamstown to Knysna from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grahamstown to Knysna on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 40m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 45m	12:55am	Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	5:45pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 20m	12:05am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 55m	12:30am	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 25m	11:45pm	Knysna - Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Knysna on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 40m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 45m	12:55am	Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 40m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	6:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 55m	12:30am	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Knysna on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 40m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 55m	12:30am	Knysna Berns Toyota	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 40m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	6:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h 35m	11:30pm	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Knysna on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 40m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 55m	12:30am	Knysna Berns Toyota	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 40m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	6:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h 35m	11:30pm	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Knysna on January 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 40m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 55m	12:30am	Knysna Berns Toyota	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 40m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	6:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h 35m	11:30pm	Waterfront Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:51 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Knysna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

333 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Knysna?

Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Stops in Knysna

A
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel), Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,471 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45471 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $34

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Knysna recent customer reviews

The bus was 1,5 hrs late and I didn’t get any communication about this until I called in to ask.

Ndabezinhle M.

October 11, 2024

The bus was 1 3/4 hours late getting to Grahamstown and 2 hours late arriving in Knysna. Terrible service

Jamie L.

November 18, 2023

Myself and my small child were very squashed the entire trip due to the seating arrangements. I had to share my one seat with another person and one passenger ended up sitting on the floor due to no seats available.

Georgina D.

December 29, 2022

APM WC

2/53,031 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,868 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,355 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/511,034 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,363 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Knysna by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Knysna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Knysna start from $29. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Knysna?
The average bus travel time from Grahamstown to Knysna is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 333 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Knysna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grahamstown to Knysna?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Knysna at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Grahamstown to Knysna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Knysna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Grahamstown to Knysna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Grahamstown to Knysna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-08

$80

01-09

$52

Today

$59

01-11

$59

01-12

$59

01-13

$47

01-14

No data

01-15

No data

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Knysna was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $180 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually Intercape 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.