How to travel from Knysna to Midrand, South Africa

The distance between Knysna and Midrand is around 1,057km (657 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Knysna to Midrand by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,225($305)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to George and then to Midrand.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,080($63)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Midrand.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Distance1,262km (784 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and Midrand

There are several options for getting from Knysna to Midrand by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,225 ($305).

The distance between Knysna and Midrand is around 1,057km (657 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,018km (633 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Knysna and Midrand by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Knysna to Midrand is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,225 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and Midrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 770 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Knysna and Midrand. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Knysna and Midrand. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Knysna to Midrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.

Greyhound ZA, TransLux Express and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Knysna and Midrand. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Knysna and Midrand. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and arrive at Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Knysna and Midrand with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

CemAir fly between Knysna and Midrand. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Knysna to Midrand typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB).

The closest major airport to Midrand is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Midrand. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) 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 Midrand. The distance is around 1,262km (784 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Knysna to Midrand is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,225 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and Midrand

Transport options from Knysna to Midrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
ZAR 5,225($305)
every 20 mins1,057km (657 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 30m
ZAR 3,030($175)
once daily1,137km (706 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, Fly5h 35m
ZAR 2,550($150)
once daily1,216km (755 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 45m
ZAR 1,080($63)
once daily1,346km (836 miles)
Bus via Port Elizabeth Station18h 55m
ZAR 770($45)
once daily1,396km (867 miles)
Drive
13h 30m
ZAR 3,015($175)
on demand1,262km (784 miles)

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Airports near Midrand

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

JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Midrand
HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Midrand
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Midrand