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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Knysna from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

$30

tomorrow

$23

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$23

Friday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	APM	7h 30m	3:05 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	10:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
	APM	7h 55m	6:25 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	2:20 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Eagle Liner	7h 55m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:00 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
APM	8h 10m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:10 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Eagle Liner	7h 55m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:00 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
APM	8h 10m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:10 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Eagle Liner	7h 55m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:00 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
APM	8h 10m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:10 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Eagle Liner	7h 55m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:00 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 45m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
City to City	8h 0m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Eagle Liner	7h 55m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:00 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	8h 0m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Eagle Liner	7h 55m	2:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:40 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Williams Coaches	7h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercity Xpress	8h 30m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:00 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Knysna is $19 on 7/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Knysna

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Knysna are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 43 daily buses from Cape Town to Knysna. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cape Town and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 94 buses from Cape Town to Knysna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Knysna, with 39 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 29 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Knysna starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:05 PM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	29 Ø
Distance	265.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Williams Coaches and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Knysna

Every day, 29 buses from 8 bus companies leave Cape Town for Knysna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$27

Sunday 07/26

$28

Monday 07/27

$26

Tuesday 07/28

$25

Wednesday 07/29

$43

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$23

Sunday 08/02

$26

Monday 08/03

$27

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$35

Thursday 08/06

$23

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$29

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$27

Wednesday 08/12

$25

Thursday 08/13

$20

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Knysna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Knysna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Knysna. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Knysna, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Knysna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Knysna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Knysna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Knysna are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Knysna

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Knysna from our users.

APM from Cape Town to Knysna

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Knysna:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:05 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

Intercape from Cape Town to Knysna

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Knysna:

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

Eagle Liner from Cape Town to Knysna

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Cape Town to Knysna:

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	7h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:30 PM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Knysna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Knysna.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Bus Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Knysna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Knysna? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Knysna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Knysna bus

How much does a Cape Town Knysna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 8h 0m to reach Knysna. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Knysna?

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Knysna.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Knysna each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Knysna bus route is served by approximately 29 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Knysna take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Knysna is offered by APM and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Knysna?

The earliest bus arriving in Knysna from Cape Town starts at 3:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Knysna?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Knysna starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Knysna route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Knysna, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Knysna?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Knysna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Knysna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Knysna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Knysna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Knysna on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Knysna

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Knysna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Knysna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!