Bus from King William’s Town to Knysna: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for King William’s Town to Knysna on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    Train station, King Williams Town
    Knysna - Waterfront StationCheapest
    APMWCBus
      Train station, King Williams Town
      Knysna - Waterfront StationFastest
      Big SkyBus
        Railway Station
        Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
        Intercape MainlinerBus
        Railway Station
        Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)No tags
        GreyhoundBus
        King Williams Town Railway Station
        Knysna Berns ToyotaNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:04 AM 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 $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        10bus per day
        7h 20mAverage Duration
        262 milesDistance
        11kgCO₂ emissions

        Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.

        1. 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 $22. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus ride from King William’s Town to Knysna?

          The average bus trip duration from King William’s Town to Knysna is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 262 miles (423 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by APM WC.

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

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Eagle Liner.

        4. 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 3:25am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.

        5. 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 recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

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

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

        8. Which bus company has the most timely service from King William’s Town to Knysna?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

        9. 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
        11/27
        $21
        11/28
        $24
        Today
        $23
        11/30
        $23
        12/01
        $21
        12/02
        $21
        12/03
        $21
        12/04
        $21
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Knysna was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $21

        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 $21 to $72 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 $21 which is on 2025-12-01.

        Usually Greyhound South Africa, 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.

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