The distance between Pretoria and Knysna 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 Pretoria to Knysna 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 Knysna → Pretoria if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
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Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Knysna.
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Take the train to Park then take the bus to George and then to Knysna.
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There are several options for getting from Pretoria to Knysna by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 18h 25m. 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 Pretoria and Knysna 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 Pretoria and Knysna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pretoria to Knysna is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,240 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Pretoria and Knysna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pretoria and Knysna. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pretoria and Knysna. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pretoria to Knysna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.
Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Pretoria and Knysna. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Pretoria and Knysna. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Pretoria and Knysna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
CemAir fly between Pretoria and Knysna. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Pretoria to Knysna typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
The closest major airport to Knysna is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Knysna. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pretoria and Knysna. The distance is around 1,290km (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 Pretoria to Knysna 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) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | ZAR 2,895($170) | once daily | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus | 5h 45m | ZAR 2,570($150) | once daily | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18h 25m | ZAR 890($52) | once daily | 1,425km (885 miles) |
Bus via George | 19h 15m | ZAR 1,080($63) | once daily | 1,375km (854 miles) |
Train and Bus | 19h 25m | ZAR 1,235($72) | once daily | 1,294km (804 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | ZAR 3,085($180) | on demand | 1,290km (802 miles) |
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The following major airports near Knysna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.