Bus Stellenbosch to Knysna: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$32

tomorrow

$30

Monday

$30

Tuesday

$30

Wednesday

$30

Thursday

$30

Friday

$30

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 55m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 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 7h 55m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 25m	7:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:55 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	8:00 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 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 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 25m	7:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:55 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 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	7h 50m	8:00 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 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 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 25m	7:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:55 AM	Knysna	Toyota	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Toyota, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	8:00 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	6:30 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	7h 55m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	8:00 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 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 7h 50m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	6:30 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	7h 55m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:25 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	8:00 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	10h 5m	4:45 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	6:30 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	8:00 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	10h 5m	4:45 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	3:15 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 40m	6:30 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 5m	6:30 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	2:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Stellenbosch and Knysna

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Stellenbosch to Knysna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Stellenbosch and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 37 buses from Stellenbosch to Knysna, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Stellenbosch and Knysna, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/4/2026 costs just $27, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Stellenbosch to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa that travel 7 times every day by bus from Stellenbosch to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stellenbosch to Knysna starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	7h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:30 PM
Latest Bus	6:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	239.7 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Stellenbosch to Knysna

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Stellenbosch 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

$30

Sunday 07/26

$34

Monday 07/27

$30

Tuesday 07/28

$30

Wednesday 07/29

$30

Thursday 07/30

$30

Friday 07/31

$30

Saturday 08/01

$30

Sunday 08/02

$30

Monday 08/03

$30

Tuesday 08/04

$27

Wednesday 08/05

$30

Thursday 08/06

$32

Friday 08/07

$34

Saturday 08/08

$32

Sunday 08/09

$32

Monday 08/10

$32

Tuesday 08/11

$30

Wednesday 08/12

$30

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Stellenbosch to Knysna

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

With a price starting from $27, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Stellenbosch to Knysna. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stellenbosch to Knysna, with $30. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

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

All bus stations and stops in Stellenbosch and Knysna

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

Bus Stop

Merriman Ave 42

Merriman Laan

Bus Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Stellenbosch to Knysna

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

FAQs about the Stellenbosch to Knysna bus

How much does a Stellenbosch Knysna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 7h 50m to reach Knysna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $47. 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 Stellenbosch to Knysna each day?

Every day, the Stellenbosch to Knysna bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Stellenbosch to Knysna is offered by Greyhound South Africa and takes 7h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Stellenbosch to Knysna?

The earliest bus arriving in Knysna from Stellenbosch starts at 6:30 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 Stellenbosch to Knysna?

The latest bus trip departing from Stellenbosch for Knysna starts at 6:40 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 Stellenbosch Knysna route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Stellenbosch and Knysna?

You can check all the direct connections between Stellenbosch 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 Greyhound South Africa.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Stellenbosch and to Knysna

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