The distance between Durban and Knysna is around 1,024km (636 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Durban 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 Knysna → Durban if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durban (DUR) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
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Take the bus to Mthatha and then to Knysna.
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There are several options for getting from Durban to Knysna by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 975 ($57) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,280 ($250).
The distance between Durban and Knysna is around 1,024km (636 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 883km (548 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Durban and Knysna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durban to Knysna is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,280 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Durban and Knysna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 975 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durban and Knysna. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durban and Knysna. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durban to Knysna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mthatha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.
Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Durban and Knysna. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Durban and Knysna. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Durban to Knysna. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Durban to Knysna typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durban and Knysna. The distance is around 1,167km (725 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durban to Knysna is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,280 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 45m | ZAR 4,280($250) | once daily | 1,543km (959 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ZAR 3,475($205) | once daily | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus | 5h 25m | ZAR 2,640($155) | once daily | 1,024km (636 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | ZAR 10,895($635) | once daily | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
Bus | 16h 30m | ZAR 975($57) | once daily | 1,245km (774 miles) |
Drive | 14h 45m | ZAR 2,790($165) | on demand | 1,167km (725 miles) |
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Eldo Coaches
The following major airports near Knysna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.