The distance between Knysna and Franschhoek is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Knysna to Franschhoek by bus, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Franschhoek → Knysna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek.
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Take the bus to Caledon then take a taxi to Franschhoek.
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There are several options for getting from Knysna to Franschhoek by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ZAR 925 ($54) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,105 ($300).
The distance between Knysna and Franschhoek is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Knysna and Franschhoek by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Knysna to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,105 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and Franschhoek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 925 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Knysna and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Knysna and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Knysna to Franschhoek. We recommend that you take the bus to George then fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Franschhoek is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Franschhoek. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Knysna and Franschhoek. The distance is around 456km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Knysna to Franschhoek is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ZAR 3,425 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 2h 30m | ZAR 5,105($300) | on demand | 530km (330 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 3hrs | ZAR 3,425($200) | once daily | 486km (302 miles) |
Bus to Port Elizabeth, plane and taxi | 5h 45m | ZAR 2,260($130) | once daily | 994km (618 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 6h 15m | ZAR 925($54) | once daily | 470km (292 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | ZAR 1,095($64) | on demand | 456km (283 miles) |
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The following major airports near Franschhoek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.