How to travel from Knysna to Margate, South Africa

The distance between Knysna and Margate is around 1,060km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,970($405)
Operated by

CemAir

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Portshepstone.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 685($40)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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Drive

Drive to Margate.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,060km (659 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and Margate

There are several options for getting from Knysna to Margate by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 685 ($40) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,970 ($405).

The distance between Knysna and Margate is around 1,060km (659 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 772km (480 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Knysna and Margate by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Knysna to Margate is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,970 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and Margate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 685 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Knysna and Margate. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Knysna and Margate. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Knysna to Margate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portshepstone. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

TransLux Express run regular bus services between Knysna and Margate. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Knysna and Margate. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and arrive at Margate (MGH) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Knysna to Margate. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Knysna to Margate typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Margate (MGH).

The closest major airport to Margate is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Margate. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) 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 Margate. The distance is around 1,060km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Knysna to Margate is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,970 ($405).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and Margate

Transport options from Knysna to Margate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
ZAR 6,970($405)
on demand1,600km (994 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
ZAR 7,690($450)
once daily1,679km (1,044 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
ZAR 685($40)
6 times a week1,155km (718 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
ZAR 2,535($150)
on demand1,060km (659 miles)

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Airports near Margate

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

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Margate
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Margate
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Margate