How to travel from Knysna to George, South Africa
The distance between Knysna and George is around 61km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 52min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Knysna to George 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 George → Knysna if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to George.
- Duration1h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costZAR 600($35)
Greyhound ZA
Taxi
Take a taxi to George.
- Duration52min
- Departson demand
- Typical costZAR 495($29)
Multiple taxi operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and George
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Knysna to George by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ZAR 495 ($29) and will take around 52min.
The distance between Knysna and George is around 61km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Knysna and George by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Knysna to George is to take a taxi which takes around 52min and will set you back approx ZAR 495 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and George, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 495 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Knysna and George. We recommend that you take a taxi to George. instead which will take 52min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Knysna and George. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Knysna to George. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Knysna and George. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Knysna to George. We recommend that you take the bus to George. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Knysna and George. The distance is around 61km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Knysna to George is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 600 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and George
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 10m | ZAR 600($35) | once daily | 63km (39 miles) |
Taxi | 52min | ZAR 495($29) | on demand | 61km (38 miles) |
Drive | 52min | ZAR 155($9) | on demand | 61km (38 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Knysna and George
Bus companies
Greyhound ZA
Airports near George
The following major airports near George offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.
George Airport (GRJ)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from George
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from George
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Distance
- 356km (221 miles) from George