How to travel from Knysna to Southbroom, South Africa

The distance between Knysna and Southbroom is around 1,039km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Knysna to Southbroom 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 Margate (MGH).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 7,020($410)
Operated by

CemAir

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Portshepstone.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 855($50)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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Drive

Drive to Southbroom.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,039km (646 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Knysna and Southbroom

There are several options for getting from Knysna to Southbroom by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 855 ($50) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 7,020 ($410).

The distance between Knysna and Southbroom is around 1,039km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 765km (476 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Knysna and Southbroom by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Knysna to Southbroom is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 7,020 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Knysna and Southbroom, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 855 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Knysna and Southbroom. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Knysna and Southbroom. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Knysna to Southbroom. 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 50m.

TransLux Express run regular bus services between Knysna and Southbroom. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Knysna and Southbroom. 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 Southbroom. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

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

The closest major airport to Southbroom is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Southbroom. 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 Southbroom. The distance is around 1,039km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Knysna to Southbroom is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 7,020 ($410).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Knysna and Southbroom

Transport options from Knysna to Southbroom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
ZAR 7,020($410)
on demand1,608km (999 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 50m
ZAR 7,740($450)
once daily1,688km (1,049 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
ZAR 855($50)
once daily1,163km (723 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
ZAR 2,485($145)
on demand1,039km (646 miles)

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Airports near Southbroom

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

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Southbroom
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Southbroom
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Southbroom