Bus Mthatha to Knysna: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$34

tomorrow

$25

Sunday

$34

Monday

$34

Tuesday

$34

Wednesday

$34

Thursday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	12h 0m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Intercape	12h 45m	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 11:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Intercape	13h 20m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:15 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Intercape	12h 50m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:15 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	12h 5m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:35 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Eagle Liner	11h 50m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Tembuland Gas Station	12:35 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	11h 50m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	12h 0m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
APM	10h 35m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 5m	12:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	12h 0m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Intercape	12h 20m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Intercape	12h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	12h 45m	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Intercape	13h 20m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:15 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Intercape	12h 20m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 5m	12:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	12h 0m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Intercape	12h 50m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:15 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 20m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Intercape	12h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	12h 45m	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Intercape	13h 20m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:15 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	12h 5m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:35 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Eagle Liner	11h 50m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Tembuland Gas Station	12:35 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	12h 5m	12:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercity Xpress	11h 50m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:05 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Knysna

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Mthatha to Knysna. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Mthatha and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 35 buses from Mthatha to Knysna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Knysna, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/2/2026 costs just $23, from Eagle Liner

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 10 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Knysna starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	10h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	373.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Knysna

Every day, 10 buses from 5 bus companies leave Mthatha for Knysna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 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

$34

Saturday 07/25

$34

Sunday 07/26

$34

Monday 07/27

$34

Tuesday 07/28

$34

Wednesday 07/29

$34

Thursday 07/30

$25

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$34

Sunday 08/02

$23

Monday 08/03

$32

Tuesday 08/04

$32

Wednesday 08/05

$32

Thursday 08/06

$48

Friday 08/07

$48

Saturday 08/08

$48

Sunday 08/09

$48

Monday 08/10

$48

Tuesday 08/11

$34

Wednesday 08/12

$34

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Knysna

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

With a price starting from $23, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Knysna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Knysna, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha to Knysna are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Knysna

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

APM from Mthatha to Knysna

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

Cheapest Price	$37
Fastest Bus	10h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:25 AM
Last Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to Knysna

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

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	11h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Last Bus	12:45 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Knysna

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Bus Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Knysna

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Knysna bus

How much does a Mthatha Knysna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 12h 5m to reach Knysna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $52. 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 Mthatha to Knysna each day?

Every day, the Mthatha to Knysna bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Knysna take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Knysna is offered by APM and takes 10h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Knysna?

The earliest bus arriving in Knysna from Mthatha starts at 3:00 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 Mthatha to Knysna?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Knysna starts at 11:45 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 Mthatha Knysna route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha 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 Mthatha and Knysna?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha to Knysna on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Knysna

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