How to travel from Knysna to Hermanus, South Africa

The distance between Knysna and Hermanus is around 413km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Knysna to Hermanus by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,380($315)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Caledon.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 755($44)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Hermanus.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance413km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and Hermanus

There are several options for getting from Knysna to Hermanus by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 755 ($44) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 995 ($58).

The distance between Knysna and Hermanus is around 413km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Knysna and Hermanus by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Knysna to Hermanus is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 995 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and Hermanus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 755 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Knysna and Hermanus. We recommend that you drive to Hermanus. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Knysna and Hermanus. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Knysna to Hermanus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Knysna and Hermanus. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m 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 Hermanus. We recommend that you take the bus to George then fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Hermanus is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hermanus. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Knysna and Hermanus. The distance is around 413km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Knysna to Hermanus is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 755 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and Hermanus

Transport options from Knysna to Hermanus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
ZAR 5,380($315)
once daily654km (406 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 5m
ZAR 3,700($215)
once daily610km (379 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
ZAR 755($44)
once daily443km (275 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
ZAR 995($58)
on demand413km (256 miles)

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Airports near Hermanus

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hermanus
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
293km (182 miles) from Hermanus
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
378km (235 miles) from Hermanus