How to travel from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna, South Africa

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
1
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Knysna.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 360($21)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

🚀 Fastest
2
taxi
+

Taxi

Take a taxi to Knysna.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,740($160)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Knysna.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna

There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 360 ($21) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,740 ($160).

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Knysna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,740 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 360 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna. We recommend that you take a taxi to Knysna. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeffreys Bay and Knysna. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 30m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna. We recommend that you take the bus to Knysna. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Jeffreys Bay and Knysna. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 360 ($21).

How do I get from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeffreys Bay and Knysna

Transport options from Jeffreys Bay to Knysna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
ZAR 360($21)
once daily198km (123 miles)
Taxi
2h 10m
ZAR 2,740($160)
on demand194km (121 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
ZAR 480($28)
on demand194km (121 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Jeffreys Bay and Knysna

Bus companies

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