Bus from King William’s Town to Knysna: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Knysna on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    		Train station, King Williams Town
    		Knysna - Waterfront StationCheapest
    Flexi City ConnectBus
    		Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop
    		Knysna Berns ToyotaFastest
    Big SkyBus
      		Railway Station
      		Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
      Intercape MainlinerBus
      		Railway Station
      		Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
      GreyhoundBus
      		King Williams Town Railway Station
      		Knysna Berns ToyotaNo tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 23:25 SAST.

      Get from King William’s Town to Knysna

      This route is served by bus only

      The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      12bus per day
      7h 20mAverage duration
      263 milesDistance
      11kgCO₂ emissions

      Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from King William’s Town to Knysna

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

      1. How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Knysna?

        The cheapest coach tickets from King William’s Town to Knysna start from £17. The average price for this route is around £24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Knysna?

        The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Knysna is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 263 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.

      3. Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Knysna route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky.

      4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Knysna?

        The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Knysna at 03:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.

      5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Knysna?

        A bus journey from King William’s Town to Knysna produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

      6. Which is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Knysna?

        According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

      7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Knysna?

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

      8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from King William’s Town 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.

      9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from King William’s Town 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
      07/12
      £18
      08/12
      £16
      Today
      £17
      10/12
      £16
      11/12
      £18
      12/12
      £16
      13/12
      £17
      14/12
      £17
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Knysna was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

      You can expect to pay from £16 to £67 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-10.

      Usually Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, 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.

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