How far is Knysna from Pietermaritzburg?

It's about 851 km (528 miles) from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel), in Knysna, and end it at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg.

Bus Knysna to Pietermaritzburg from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Knysna to Pietermaritzburg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	17h 40m	9:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	17h 50m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	17h 50m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	17h 50m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	17h 50m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Get from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

17h 50mAverage Duration

851 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43846 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $55

Intercape Mainliner Knysna Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

Extremely impressed with it all. The one thing that stood out for me was the skill of the drivers. South African roads are tough and these drivers make it look easy.

Bruce K.

April 28, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Knysna and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Knysna

A - Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg by bus

How far is Knysna from Pietermaritzburg?
It's about 851 km (528 miles) from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel), in Knysna, and end it at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$89

11-17

$85

Today

$77

11-19

No data

11-20

$102

11-21

$105

11-22

No data

11-23

$94

The cheapest trip from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $77

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $77 to $117 for a bus ticket from Knysna to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-11-23.