How far is King William’s Town from Knysna by coach?

The journey from Knysna to King William’s Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 263 miles (424 km).

What is the best way to go from Knysna to King William’s Town without flying?

To travel from Knysna to King William’s Town without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Knysna to King William’s Town from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h	05:45	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	6h 55m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 25m	23:20	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 25m	23:20	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 25m	23:20	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 30m	10:00	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	6h 55m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	01:35	Waterfront Station	7h 10m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	01:30	Waterfront Station	8h 10m	09:40	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	03:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 50m	11:35	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 30m	10:00	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	6h 55m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	01:35	Waterfront Station	7h 10m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	01:30	Waterfront Station	8h 10m	09:40	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	03:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 50m	11:35	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Knysna to King William’s Town on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 30m	10:00	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Knysna Berns Toyota	6h 50m	09:45	King Williams Town Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	8h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	01:35	Waterfront Station	7h 10m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	01:30	Waterfront Station	8h 10m	09:40	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	03:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	7h 50m	11:35	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags
Bus	01:55	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 16:43 SAST.

Get from Knysna to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

7h 25mAverage duration

263 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,707 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43707 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Intercape Mainliner Knysna King William’s Town recent customer reviews

We enjoyed our journey but would really appreciated if the bus was not too crowded for us to share same sits.

Nomawethu M.

23 December 2024

Nice trip

Ntombizonke S.

15 April 2022

APM WC

2/52,691 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,883 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,104 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52,955 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

Eagle Liner

3/510,211 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Knysna and King William’s Town?

Stops in Knysna

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

Stops in King William’s Town

A - Railway Station

B - King Williams Town Railway Station

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

How far is King William’s Town from Knysna by coach?
The journey from Knysna to King William’s Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 263 miles (424 km).
What is the best way to go from Knysna to King William’s Town without flying?
To travel from Knysna to King William’s Town without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£16

11/11

£18

Today

£18

13/11

£18

14/11

No data

15/11

£17

16/11

£18

17/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Knysna to King William’s Town was searched and found on 10 Nov 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 Knysna to King William’s Town as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £52 for a bus ticket from Knysna to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky 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.