How to travel from Bloubergstrand to Knysna, South Africa

The distance between Bloubergstrand and Knysna is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bloubergstrand to Knysna by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KnysnaBloubergstrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,240($305)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Knysna.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 600($35)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Knysna.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance498km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloubergstrand and Knysna

There are several options for getting from Bloubergstrand to Knysna by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 445 ($26) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,240 ($305).

The distance between Bloubergstrand and Knysna is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (264 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Bloubergstrand and Knysna by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bloubergstrand to Knysna is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,240 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Bloubergstrand and Knysna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 445 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bloubergstrand and Knysna. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloubergstrand and Knysna. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloubergstrand to Knysna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cape Town. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Bloubergstrand and Knysna. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bloubergstrand and Knysna. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bloubergstrand and Knysna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

CemAir fly between Bloubergstrand and Knysna. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Bloubergstrand to Knysna typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

The closest major airport to Knysna is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Knysna. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bloubergstrand and Knysna. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloubergstrand to Knysna is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,065 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bloubergstrand and Knysna

Transport options from Bloubergstrand to Knysna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 10m
ZAR 5,240($305)
on demand494km (307 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 35m
ZAR 3,065($180)
once daily449km (279 miles)
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus5h 10m
ZAR 2,140($125)
once daily957km (595 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 10m
ZAR 600($35)
once daily525km (326 miles)
Bus to Knysna8h 25m
ZAR 445($26)
once daily527km (327 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
ZAR 1,200($70)
on demand498km (309 miles)

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Airports near Knysna

The following major airports near Knysna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Knysna
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Knysna
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
410km (255 miles) from Knysna