Bus Knysna to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Knysna to Cape Town

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

today

tomorrow

$22

Thursday

$18

Friday

$23

Saturday

$18

Sunday

Monday

$23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	7h 40m	1:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$22	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 1:05:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 35m	12:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 12:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercity Xpress	8h 25m	11:35 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercape	8h 20m	10:55 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 25m	12:20 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 12:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	7h 40m	1:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 1:05:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 35m	12:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 12:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	8h 20m	10:55 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 10:55:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
APM	9h 26m	11:59 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	9:25 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 11:59:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 26m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 1:10:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	7h 35m	12:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 12:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	8h 20m	10:55 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 10:55:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
APM	9h 26m	11:59 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	9:25 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 11:59:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 26m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 50m	11:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 11:10:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:10 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 1:10:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	7h 40m	1:05 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 1:05:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 35m	12:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 12:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
APM	9h 26m	11:59 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	9:25 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 11:59:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 26m
Intercape	8h 10m	12:50 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 12:50:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Williams Coaches	7h 45m	10:45 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$26	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 10:45:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	7h 35m	12:40 AM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 12:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	8h 20m	10:55 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 10:55:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
APM	9h 26m	11:59 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	9:25 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:59:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 26m
Williams Coaches	7h 45m	10:45 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$26	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 10:45:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 25m	12:20 PM	Knysna	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	$28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Knysna (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 12:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Knysna to Cape Town is $18 on 1/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Knysna and Cape Town

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily buses from Knysna to Cape Town. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Knysna and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 71 buses from Knysna to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Knysna and Cape Town, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Knysna to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 33 times every day by bus from Knysna to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Knysna to Cape Town starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	7h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	33 Ø
Distance	265.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches, Greyhound South Africa and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Knysna to Cape Town

Every day, 33 buses from 8 bus companies leave Knysna for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

$24

Thursday 01/29

$18

Friday 01/30

$23

Saturday 01/31

$18

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

$23

Tuesday 02/03

$24

Wednesday 02/04

$23

Thursday 02/05

$23

Friday 02/06

$24

Saturday 02/07

$23

Sunday 02/08

$24

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$24

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$23

Friday 02/13

$23

Saturday 02/14

$24

Sunday 02/15

$24

Monday 02/16

$23

Tuesday 02/17

$23

Wednesday 02/18

$23

Thursday 02/19

$24

Friday 02/20

$24

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Knysna to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Knysna to Cape Town. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Knysna to Cape Town, with $18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Knysna to Cape Town

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 Knysna to Cape Town 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 Knysna to Cape Town, 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 Knysna to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Knysna to Cape Town

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

Intercape from Knysna to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	1/25/2026

City to City from Knysna to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:05 AM
Last Bus	1:05 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/23/2026

APM from Knysna to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	7h 10m
Earliest Bus	11:10 PM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	1/25/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Knysna - Cape Town

Grace minta, 9/1/2024

This is the most ridiculous bus and disgusting service ever I booked a bus yesterday from Knysna to Cape Town the bus came 20 minutes earlier before the normal time and they didn’t bother to communic ... This is the most ridiculous bus and disgusting service ever I booked a bus yesterday from Knysna to Cape Town the bus came 20 minutes earlier before the normal time and they didn’t bother to communicate with me like how far how long etc we’re already here no nothing like that now I’ve been calling all the numbers including the one on the bus ticket no response eagle liner you’re terrible you don’t care about your customers now I want my money back I’m stuck in Knysna with no food with a baby I need to go back home you guys are very quiet when it comes on deducting my money now I want it back

All bus stations and stops in Knysna and Cape Town

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

Bus Stop

Waterfront Drive 15

Toyota

Main Rd 9

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Knysna to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Knysna to Cape Town bus

How much does a Knysna Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 7h 40m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

On average, how many connections are available from Knysna to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Knysna to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 33 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Knysna to Cape Town take?

The fastest bus from Knysna to Cape Town is offered by APM and takes 7h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Knysna to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Knysna starts at 12:35 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 Knysna to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Knysna for Cape Town starts at 11:59 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 Knysna Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Knysna to Cape Town, 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 Knysna and Cape Town?

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

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

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Knysna and to Cape Town

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