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

today

$46

tomorrow

$95

Sunday

$88

Monday

$89

Tuesday

$80

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

$80

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	City to City	17h 25m	4:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$46	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 4:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
	Intercape	18h 50m	3:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$95	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 50m	3:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$95	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
	Intercape	18h 20m	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$107	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Knysna via Bloemfontein, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 PM to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
- Intercape
  
  14h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Knysna
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 8:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 50m	3:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$88	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
	Intercape	18h 20m	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$103	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Knysna via Bloemfontein, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 PM to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
- Intercape
  
  14h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Knysna
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 8:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 50m	3:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$89	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
	Intercape	18h 20m	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$89	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Knysna via Bloemfontein, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 PM to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
- Intercape
  
  14h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Knysna
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 8:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 50m	3:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	24h 50m	10:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:50 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$87	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Intercape	18h 20m	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$92	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Knysna via Welkom, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  21h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Welkom
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
- Intercape
  
  13h 25m
  
  0
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Knysna
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	17h 25m	4:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 4:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Intercape	18h 50m	3:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Intercape	18h 20m	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	Economy	$92	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 50m	3:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$80	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
	Intercape	18h 20m	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop		Economy	$80	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Knysna via Welkom, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  21h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Welkom
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
- Intercape
  
  13h 25m
  
  0
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Knysna
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Knysna is $46 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Knysna

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Johannesburg to Knysna. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Knysna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 37 buses from Johannesburg to Knysna, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Knysna, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Knysna

Compare all providers like Intercape, City to City and Big Sky Intercity that travel 5 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Knysna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Knysna starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus	$46
Fastest Bus	17h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:15 PM
Latest Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	618.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, City to City and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Knysna

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Knysna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$46

Saturday 12/13

$95

Sunday 12/14

$95

Monday 12/15

$100

Tuesday 12/16

$82

Wednesday 12/17

$46

Thursday 12/18

$80

Friday 12/19

$46

Saturday 12/20

$74

Sunday 12/21

$88

Monday 12/22

$80

Tuesday 12/23

$86

Wednesday 12/24

$46

Thursday 12/25

$49

Friday 12/26

$46

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$80

Monday 12/29

$78

Tuesday 12/30

$80

Wednesday 12/31

$49

Thursday 01/01

$49

Friday 01/02

$80

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Knysna

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

With a price starting from $46, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Knysna. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $80.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Knysna, with $46. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $86.

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

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Knysna

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

Intercape from Johannesburg to Knysna

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

Cheapest Price	$80
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	3:15 PM
Last Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/12/2025

City to City from Johannesburg to Knysna

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Johannesburg to Knysna:

Cheapest Price	$46
Fastest Bus	17h 25m
Earliest Bus	4:15 PM
Last Bus	4:15 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/11/2025

Big Sky Intercity from Johannesburg to Knysna

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Johannesburg to Knysna:

Cheapest Price	$87
Fastest Bus	24h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	11/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Knysna

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

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

Bus Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Knysna

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Knysna bus

How much does a Johannesburg Knysna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 17h 25m to reach Knysna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $111. 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 Johannesburg to Knysna each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Knysna bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Knysna is offered by City to City and takes 17h 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 Johannesburg to Knysna?

The earliest bus arriving in Knysna from Johannesburg starts at 3:15 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 Johannesburg to Knysna?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Knysna starts at 3:30 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 Johannesburg Knysna route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Knysna, passengers can travel with Intercape, City to City 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 Johannesburg and Knysna?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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, City to City and Big Sky Intercity.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Johannesburg to Knysna?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Johannesburg and to Knysna

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