How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Knysna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Knysna start at R 339. The average price for this route is around R 657. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Grahamstown to Knysna?

The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Knysna is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 332 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Grahamstown 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 , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Knysna?

The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Knysna at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna?

A bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Grahamstown 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 45204 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Knysna?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Grahamstown to Knysna from R 339 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Knysna on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 30m	23:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 55m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	Fastest
Bus	05:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	06:20	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	16:55	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h 35m	23:30	Waterfront Station	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Knysna on 16 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 30m	23:45	Knysna - Waterfront Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 55m	00:30	Knysna Berns Toyota	Fastest
Bus	05:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 40m	12:15	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	06:20	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	12:30	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	No tags
Bus	16:55	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h 35m	23:30	Waterfront Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:46 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Knysna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 339, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

332 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Knysna?

Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, 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

3.5/545 620 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45620 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 R 421

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Knysna recent customer reviews

The bus was 1,5 hrs late and I didn’t get any communication about this until I called in to ask.

Ndabezinhle M.

11 October 2024

The bus was 1 3/4 hours late getting to Grahamstown and 2 hours late arriving in Knysna. Terrible service

Jamie L.

18 November 2023

Myself and my small child were very squashed the entire trip due to the seating arrangements. I had to share my one seat with another person and one passenger ended up sitting on the floor due to no seats available.

Georgina D.

29 December 2022

APM WC

2/53 069 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511 946 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53 386 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/511 102 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 380 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi0.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Knysna by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Knysna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Knysna start at R 339. The average price for this route is around R 657. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Grahamstown to Knysna?
The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Knysna is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 332 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown 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, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Knysna?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Knysna at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Knysna produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Grahamstown 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 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Knysna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 4.1 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

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R 624

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R 678

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R 409

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The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Knysna was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 409

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

You can expect to pay from R 409 to R 1 647 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Knysna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 409, which is on 2026-01-15.

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.