How to travel from Knysna to Oudtshoorn, South Africa

The distance between Knysna and Oudtshoorn is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Knysna to Oudtshoorn 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 OudtshoornKnysna if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to George and then to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 615($36)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 940($55)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and Oudtshoorn

There are several options for getting from Knysna to Oudtshoorn by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 615 ($36) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 940 ($55).

The distance between Knysna and Oudtshoorn is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Knysna and Oudtshoorn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Knysna to Oudtshoorn is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 940 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and Oudtshoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 615 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Knysna and Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you take a taxi to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Knysna to Oudtshoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Knysna and Oudtshoorn. 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 Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you take the bus to George and then to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Oudtshoorn is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn. 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 Oudtshoorn. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Knysna to Oudtshoorn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 615 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and Oudtshoorn

Transport options from Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 10m
ZAR 615($36)
once daily122km (76 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
ZAR 940($55)
on demand119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
ZAR 290($17)
on demand119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Oudtshoorn

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Oudtshoorn
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Oudtshoorn