Bus Paarl to Knysna: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Paarl to Knysna

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

today

$26

tomorrow

$26

Monday

$26

Tuesday

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$26

Friday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	6:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	7h 20m	7:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercape	8h 25m	5:45 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercape	8h 40m	5:45 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	6:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:55:00 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 6h 55m
Intercape	7h 20m	7:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercape	8h 25m	5:45 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercape	8h 35m	7:15 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 25m	7:10 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	6:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 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 6h 55m
Intercape	7h 20m	7:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercape	8h 25m	5:45 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercape	8h 35m	7:15 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 25m	7:10 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	6:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	7h 20m	7:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercape	8h 25m	5:45 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercape	8h 35m	7:15 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 25m	7:10 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	6:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 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 6h 55m
Intercape	6h 55m	7:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	7h 20m	7:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercape	8h 25m	5:45 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercape	8h 35m	7:15 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 35m	6:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:25 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:50:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Intercape	6h 55m	6:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	6h 55m	7:55 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 15m	7:15 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	1:30 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
APM	6h 50m	3:45 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	10:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Paarl and Knysna

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Paarl to Knysna. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Paarl and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 buses from Paarl to Knysna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Paarl and Knysna, with 12 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/31/2026 costs just $22, from Eagle Liner

Facts about the bus from Paarl to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 8 times every day by bus from Paarl to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Paarl to Knysna starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	6h 15m
Earliest Bus	5:45 PM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	234.5 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Paarl to Knysna

Every day, 8 buses from 5 bus companies leave Paarl 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

$26

Sunday 07/26

$26

Monday 07/27

$26

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$26

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$26

Saturday 08/01

$28

Sunday 08/02

$26

Monday 08/03

$26

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$29

Friday 08/07

$29

Saturday 08/08

$29

Sunday 08/09

$29

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$27

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Paarl to Knysna

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

With a price starting from $22, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Paarl to Knysna. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paarl to Knysna, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

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

All bus stations and stops in Paarl and Knysna

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

Monument Shell

Main Rd 25

Bus Stop

GelderblomShell Gas Station

Jan Van Riebeeck Drive 27

Huguenot Tunnel

Bus Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Paarl to Knysna

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

FAQs about the Paarl to Knysna bus

How much does a Paarl Knysna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 6h 35m to reach Knysna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $41. 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 Paarl to Knysna each day?

Every day, the Paarl to Knysna bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Paarl to Knysna is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 6h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Paarl to Knysna?

The earliest bus arriving in Knysna from Paarl starts at 5:45 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 Paarl to Knysna?

The latest bus trip departing from Paarl for Knysna starts at 7:55 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 Paarl Knysna route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Paarl and Knysna?

You can check all the direct connections between Paarl 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, Big Sky Intercity and APM.

What can I take with me on the Paarl 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 Paarl 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 Paarl 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 Paarl to Knysna on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Paarl and to Knysna

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