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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Knysna to King William’s Town on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Engen Buffalo River 1 StopCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:50 PM SAST.

Get from Knysna to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
7h 25mAverage Duration
263 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Knysna to King William’s Town 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 Knysna to King William’s Town?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Knysna to King William’s Town start from $20. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Knysna to King William’s Town?

    The average bus trip duration from Knysna to King William’s Town is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 263 miles (423 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Flexi City Connect.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Flexi City Connect, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, ilulaBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Knysna to King William’s Town at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Knysna to King William’s Town 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 Knysna to King William’s Town?

    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 Knysna to King William’s Town?

    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 Knysna to King William’s Town?

    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 Knysna to King William’s Town?

    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
11/26
$30
11/27
$30
Today
$48
11/29
$30
11/30
$30
12/01
No data
12/02
No data
12/03
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Knysna to King William’s Town was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $120 for a bus ticket from Knysna to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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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