Bus Port Elizabeth to Knysna: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

today

$19

tomorrow

$19

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

$20

Friday

$20

Saturday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 20m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	12:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Williams Coaches	4h 10m	6:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$21	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
APM	4h 40m	6:25 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	11:05 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	9:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	1:05 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:50:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Eagle Liner	4h 5m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	12:35 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 20m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	12:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 40m	7:25 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	12:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercape	3h 15m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	3h 20m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	4h 40m	7:35 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	12:15 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	3h 20m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 55m	6:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	10:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	12:30 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 35m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	3h 20m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	11:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 55m	6:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	10:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Williams Coaches	3h 25m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Perridgevale Centre	10:40 PM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$21	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Perridgevale Centre, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
APM	4h 5m	7:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	11:05 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Eagle Liner	4h 5m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	12:35 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	9:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	1:05 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:50:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	3:30 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 40m	9:05 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	12:45 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:05:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
APM	4h 5m	7:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	11:05 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	9:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	1:05 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:50:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Eagle Liner	4h 5m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	12:35 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Knysna

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Knysna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 111 buses from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Knysna, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $19, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 24 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Knysna starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:25 AM
Latest Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	24 Ø
Distance	146.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Every day, 24 buses from 7 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Knysna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$19

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$25

Monday 08/03

$19

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$21

Friday 08/07

$21

Saturday 08/08

$29

Sunday 08/09

$29

Monday 08/10

$26

Tuesday 08/11

$20

Wednesday 08/12

$20

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$22

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Knysna are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

Intercape from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Port Elizabeth to Knysna:

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:25 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	7/1/2026

APM from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	3h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Last Bus	9:40 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	7/1/2026

Intercity Xpress from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Port Elizabeth to Knysna:

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	7/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Knysna

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

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Bus Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Knysna bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth 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 4h 20m to reach Knysna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $75. 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 Port Elizabeth to Knysna each day?

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Knysna bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Knysna take?

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 3h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna?

The earliest bus arriving in Knysna from Port Elizabeth starts at 7:25 AM. 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 Port Elizabeth to Knysna?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Knysna starts at 9:50 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 Port Elizabeth Knysna route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth and Knysna?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Knysna

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