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.
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.
👋 Also check out Pretoria → Knysna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB).
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Take the bus to George and then to Pretoria.
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Take the bus to George and then to Johannesburg then take the train to Pretoria.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | ZAR 5,240($305) | every 20 mins | 1,086km (675 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | ZAR 3,050($180) | once daily | 1,166km (724 miles) |
Bus to Port Elizabeth, Fly | 5h 50m | ZAR 2,570($150) | once daily | 1,245km (773 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19h 15m | ZAR 1,080($63) | once daily | 1,373km (853 miles) |
Bus via Port Elizabeth Station | 19h 15m | ZAR 770($45) | once daily | 1,432km (890 miles) |
Bus and Train | 19h 20m | ZAR 1,235($72) | once daily | 1,293km (804 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | ZAR 3,100($180) | on demand | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Greyhound ZA
TransLux Express
Eldo Coaches
InterCape
CemAir
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The following major airports near Pretoria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.