Find coaches from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Knysna on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Big Sky
Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)Cheapest
Intercity Xpress
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
Waterfront StationFastest
Big Sky
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
Williams Coaches
Rail Station, Port Elizabeth Central
KNYSNANo tags

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Bus Port Elizabeth to Knysna: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance146 miles
Latest bus departure21:50

Port Elizabeth to Knysna Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Port Elizabeth - Knysna

  1. What's the distance between Port Elizabeth and Knysna by coach?

    The distance between Port Elizabeth and Knysna by coach is approximately 145 miles (234 km).

  2. How can I get from Port Elizabeth to Knysna without driving?

    You can travel to Knysna from Port Elizabeth by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

Best price found
11/10
US$51
12/10
US$21
Today
US$21
14/10
US$19
15/10
US$20
16/10
US$19
17/10
US$19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Knysna was searched and found on 14 Oct 2025 with a price of US$19

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

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$64 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-10-14.

Usually Intercape, Intercity Xpress 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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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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