What is the travel distance from Knysna to Durban?

Knysna and Durban are 549 miles (886 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Knysna to Durban?

The majority of buses traveling from Knysna to Durban start their journey at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel) and wind up at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Once in Durban, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Moses Mabhida Stadium, BAT Centre, Umgeni River Bird Park, The Golden Mile & Beaches and Surfing.

Bus Knysna to Durban from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Knysna to Durban on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 45m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:55pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 45m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 20m	11:15am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	20h 15m	10:55am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Knysna to Durban on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Waterfront Station	18h 55m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:55am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 50m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 45m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 50m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 45m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Knysna to Durban on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Waterfront Station	18h 55m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:55am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 50m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 45m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	19h 50m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)	20h 15m	10:55am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:01 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Knysna to Durban

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Durban. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2shuttle per day

18h 50mAverage Duration

549 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $243	Average Duration19h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$52 - $52	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Knysna and Durban?

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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Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
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D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,021 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this company has received positive feedback regarding friendly staff and good stops along the way. However, there have been multiple reports of delays and instances where the bus broke down.

Intercape Mainliner Knysna Durban recent customer reviews

It’ll be honest I didn’t enjoy my trip to Durban because the bus was 20 minutes late 20 minutes or 30 minutes delayed and also the acorns broke so it was very very hot and the toilets I think they must keep something else how they’re going to clean it or how they gonna meant maintain it yeah

Gemmalee K.

October 15, 2025

The seats are a little rough for sleeping. The drivers are good.

Kimberly D.

April 12, 2025

Very pathetic service 🤮

Bukiwe M.

October 13, 2024

APM WC

2/52,737 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,044 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,025 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Knysna to Durban by bus

What is the travel distance from Knysna to Durban?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Knysna to Durban?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$82

11/25

$41

Today

$52

11/27

$49

11/28

$49

11/29

$49

11/30

$49

12/01

$59

The cheapest trip from Knysna to Durban was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $119 for a bus ticket from Knysna to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.