How to travel from Knysna to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between Knysna and Pretoria is around 1,086km (675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Knysna to Pretoria by plane, bus, train 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 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,240($305)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to George and then to Pretoria.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,080($63)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to George and then to Johannesburg then take the train to Pretoria.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,235($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,291km (802 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from Knysna to Pretoria by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,240 ($305).

The distance between Knysna and Pretoria is around 1,086km (675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,046km (650 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Knysna and Pretoria 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 Pretoria is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,240 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and Pretoria, 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 Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Knysna and Pretoria. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Knysna to Pretoria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.

Greyhound ZA, TransLux Express and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Knysna and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Knysna and Pretoria. 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 Pretoria with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

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

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

The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) 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 Pretoria. The distance is around 1,291km (802 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 Pretoria is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,240 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and Pretoria

Transport options from Knysna to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
ZAR 5,240($305)
every 20 mins1,086km (675 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 45m
ZAR 3,050($180)
once daily1,166km (724 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, Fly5h 50m
ZAR 2,570($150)
once daily1,245km (773 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 15m
ZAR 1,080($63)
once daily1,373km (853 miles)
Bus via Port Elizabeth Station19h 15m
ZAR 770($45)
once daily1,432km (890 miles)
Bus and Train
19h 20m
ZAR 1,235($72)
once daily1,293km (804 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
ZAR 3,100($180)
on demand1,291km (802 miles)

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Airports near Pretoria

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

HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Pretoria
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Pretoria
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Pretoria