How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Knysna?

The cheapest coach tickets from King William’s Town to Knysna start from £17. The average price for this route is around £24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Knysna?

The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Knysna is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 263 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Knysna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Flexi City Connect , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Knysna?

The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Knysna at 03:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Knysna?

A bus journey from King William’s Town to Knysna produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Knysna?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus King William’s Town to Knysna from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Knysna on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:05	Train station, King Williams Town	8h	23:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:30	Train station, King Williams Town	6h 35m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	15:25	Railway Station	9h 15m	00:40	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	17:10	King Williams Town Railway Station	7h 20m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags
Bus	15:15	Station - Qonce 5601	8h 15m	23:30	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Knysna on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:05	Train station, King Williams Town	8h	23:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:30	Train station, King Williams Town	6h 35m	01:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Fastest
Bus	03:25	Railway Station	8h 50m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	04:30	Railway Station	8h	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	17:10	King Williams Town Railway Station	7h 20m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Knysna on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:05	Train station, King Williams Town	8h	23:05	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	6h 30m	23:50	Knysna Berns Toyota	Fastest
Bus	03:25	Railway Station	8h 50m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	04:30	Railway Station	8h	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	17:10	King Williams Town Railway Station	7h 20m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 20:20 SAST.

Get from King William’s Town to Knysna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

7h 20mAverage duration

263 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Knysna?

Stops in King William’s Town

A
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
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B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
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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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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,233 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44233 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Intercape King William’s Town Knysna recent customer reviews

It's a good bus

Andile J.

13 March 2023

Comfortable bus ,drivers are friendly

Bongiwe M.

20 October 2021

APM WC

2/52,773 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,101 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Flexi City Connect

2.5/529 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.1

WiFi0.9

Eagle Liner

3/510,397 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,178 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,093 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from King William’s Town to Knysna

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Knysna?
The cheapest coach tickets from King William’s Town to Knysna start from £17. The average price for this route is around £24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from King William’s Town to Knysna?
The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Knysna is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 263 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Knysna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Knysna?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Knysna at 03:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Knysna?
A bus journey from King William’s Town to Knysna produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Knysna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

30/11

£19

01/12

£18

Today

£16

03/12

£16

04/12

£16

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No data

06/12

£17

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The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Knysna was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

To 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 £16 to £56 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 £16, which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress 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.