How to travel from Knysna to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

The distance between Knysna and Jeffreys Bay 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 Knysna to Jeffreys Bay by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 360($21)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeffreys Bay.

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

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and Jeffreys Bay

There are several options for getting from Knysna to Jeffreys Bay by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 360 ($21) and will take around 2h 10m. 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 Knysna and Jeffreys Bay is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Knysna to Jeffreys Bay 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 Knysna and Jeffreys Bay, 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 Knysna and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Knysna and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Knysna and Jeffreys Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 10m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Knysna and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 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 Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Jeffreys Bay is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay. 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 Jeffreys Bay. 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 Knysna to Jeffreys Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 360 ($21).

How do I get from Knysna to Jeffreys Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and Jeffreys Bay

Transport options from Knysna to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 10m
ZAR 360($21)
once daily199km (123 miles)
Taxi
2h 10m
ZAR 2,740($160)
on demand194km (121 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
ZAR 480($28)
on demand194km (121 miles)

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Airports near Jeffreys Bay

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
583km (362 miles) from Jeffreys Bay