How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Knysna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Knysna start from $31. The average price for this route is around $62. 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 Mthatha to Knysna?

The average bus travel time from Mthatha to Knysna is 12h 5m, covering a distance of 602 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 35m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Knysna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky .

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

The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Knysna at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Mthatha to Knysna generates an estimated 15 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mthatha to Knysna from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Knysna on January 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	12h 45m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	12h 45m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Knysna on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Shell Ultra City	11h 50m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	10h 35m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	11h 50m	11:50pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Umtata Station	12h 5m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Knysna on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Shell Ultra City	11h 50m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	10h 35m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 5m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	11h 20m	1:05am	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Knysna on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Shell Ultra City	11h 50m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	10h 35m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 5m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	11h 20m	1:05am	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Knysna on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Shell Ultra City	11h 50m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	10h 35m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 5m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	11h 20m	1:05am	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Knysna on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Shell Ultra City	11h 50m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	10h 35m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 5m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	11h 20m	1:05am	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Knysna on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Shell Ultra City	11h 50m	12:35am	Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	10h 35m	1:05am	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 5m	12:30pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	12h 50m	12:15pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	11h 20m	1:05am	Waterfront Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:29 AM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Knysna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

12h 5mAverage Duration

602 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Knysna?

Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

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

3.5/545,237 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45237 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 $44

Intercape Mthatha Knysna recent customer reviews

The first part of the journey to KWT was ok in spite of bus being dirty, but once it became full it was very cramped small seats and then became very hot and uncomfortable

Tammy R.

September 26, 2022

It was on time

Noluthando N.

June 20, 2025

APM WC

2/52,989 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,898 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/511,747 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,316 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha 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 Mthatha to Knysna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Knysna start from $31. The average price for this route is around $62. 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 Mthatha to Knysna?
The average bus travel time from Mthatha to Knysna is 12h 5m, covering a distance of 602 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 35m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Knysna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mthatha to Knysna?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Knysna at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Knysna?
A bus trip from Mthatha to Knysna generates an estimated 15 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 4.2 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

01-03

$84

01-04

$63

Today

$63

01-06

$63

01-07

$63

01-08

$63

01-09

$63

01-10

$63

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Knysna was searched and found on Jan 4, 2026 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $187 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2026-01-06.

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.