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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Train station, King Williams Town | Knysna - Waterfront Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Railway Station | Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Railway Station | Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Railway Station | Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | King Williams Town Railway Station | Knysna Berns Toyota | No tags |
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Get from King William’s Town to Knysna
The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Knysna?
Stops in King William’s Town
- A
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa - BRailway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
Stops in Knysna
- A
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel), Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from King William’s Town to Knysna by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Knysna?
The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Knysna start from $33. The average price for this route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from King William’s Town to Knysna?
The average bus travel time from King William’s Town to Knysna is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 424 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Knysna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from King William’s Town to Knysna?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Knysna at 3:25am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Knysna?
A bus trip from King William’s Town to Knysna generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from King William’s Town to Knysna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Knysna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from King William’s Town to Knysna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from King William’s Town to Knysna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Knysna was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from King William’s Town to Knysna, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $185 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-02-05.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
