Is there a way to reach Knysna from Durban without flying?

The best way to travel from Durban to Knysna is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Durban to Knysna?

The travel time from Durban to Knysna is about 20h 5m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 16h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 549 miles (886 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Durban and Knysna?

The distance between the two cities is 549 miles (886 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to Knysna?

If you're headed to Knysna from Durban, chances are that your bus will depart from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) and arrive at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to get from Durban to Knysna?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Durban to Knysna by choosing to travel by bus. $22 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Knysna from Durban.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Durban to Knysna?

The average bus ticket price from Durban to Knysna is $45. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $22 and $66, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Durban to Knysna Bus Tickets

TodayMar 23

from $37

TomorrowMar 24

from $24

TueMar 25

from $23

WedMar 26

from $20

ThuMar 27

FriMar 28

from $23

SatMar 29

from $23

SunMar 30

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: March 24 at 6:45am
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Arrival time: March 24 at 11:20pm
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Waterfront Station
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 35m
Departure time: March 24 at 7:00am
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Arrival time: March 25 at 2:20am
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 20m
Departure time: March 24 at 4:00pm
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Arrival time: March 25 at 12:15pm
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 15m
Departure time: March 24 at 7:00am
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Arrival time: March 25 at 2:20am
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 20m
Departure time: March 24 at 4:00pm
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Arrival time: March 25 at 12:15pm
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 15m

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Bus Durban to Knysna: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$45

Average bus trip duration20h 5m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure6:15am

Distance550 miles (886 km)

Latest bus departure4:45pm

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Intercape

3.5/538,734 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

The service is highly praised for being very comfortable with excellent drivers. Customers appreciate the perfect timekeeping and good driving skills of the staff.

Intercape Mainliner Durban Knysna recent customer reviews

Very comfortable and excellent driver

Patience B.

March 1, 2024

Time keeping was perfect. The driving was good.

Derrick S.

December 16, 2023

Very poor service

Onele Onie R.

July 6, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/51,975 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Intercity Xpress

3/58,455 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Durban to Knysna Buses

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Where are the popular stops in Durban and Knysna?

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Stops in Knysna

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Durban - Knysna

Is there a way to reach Knysna from Durban without flying?
How long is the bus ride from Durban to Knysna?
What is the distance between Durban and Knysna?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to Knysna?
What is the cheapest way to get from Durban to Knysna?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Durban to Knysna?

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

Best price found

03/21

$35

03/22

$24

Today

$37

03/24

$24

03/25

$23

03/26

$20

03/27

$30

03/28

$23

The cheapest trip from Durban to Knysna was searched and found on Mar 26, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $55 for a bus ticket from Durban to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-03-26.

Usually BIG SKY, MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Durban and Knysna!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Durban to Knysna, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Durban to Knysna.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Durban to Knysna.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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

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Bus Tickets from Durban to Knysna

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Bus Durban to Knysna: Trip Overview

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Intercape Mainliner Durban Knysna recent customer reviews

Durban to Knysna Buses

Where are the popular stops in Durban and Knysna?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Durban - Knysna

Is there a way to reach Knysna from Durban without flying?

How long is the bus ride from Durban to Knysna?

What is the distance between Durban and Knysna?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to Knysna?

What is the cheapest way to get from Durban to Knysna?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Durban to Knysna?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

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