How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?

The cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna start from £30. The average price for this route is around £36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?

The average bus journey time from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna is 19h 5m, covering a distance of 528 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 19h 5m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Knysna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna at 08:25. And the latest bus departs at 17:10.

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

A bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg 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 3015 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Knysna from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 5m	03:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 5m	03:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 5m	03:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 5m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 5m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:28 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 5mAverage duration

528 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Knysna?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Stops in Knysna

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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

3.5/544,126 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44126 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 £30

Intercape Pietermaritzburg Knysna recent customer reviews

Overall very good. However, did arrive almost an hour later than anticipated. Rain did also play n role though

Alton J.

13 July 2018

Big Sky

3.5/53,073 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 3073 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £34

Big Sky Pietermaritzburg Knysna recent customer reviews

Big sky intercity bus was very clean. The drivers of the bus are extremely skilled, amazing at their job. I felt safe and in good hands the whole journey. We made good time even with all the roadworks. Very happy with big sky intercity!

Bruce K.

28 April 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna

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

How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?
The cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna start from £30. The average price for this route is around £36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?
The average bus journey time from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna is 19h 5m, covering a distance of 528 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 19h 5m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Knysna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna at 08:25. And the latest bus departs at 17:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?
A bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg 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 3015 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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

27/11

£36

28/11

£33

Today

£35

30/11

£31

01/12

No data

02/12

No data

03/12

£39

04/12

£33

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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

You can expect to pay from £31 to £63 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £31, which is on 2025-11-30.