How to travel from Pretoria to Knysna, South Africa

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,240($305)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Knysna.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Park then take the bus to George and then to Knysna.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,235($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Knysna.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,290km (802 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pretoria and Knysna

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pretoria and Knysna

Transport options from Pretoria to Knysna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
ZAR 5,240($305)
every 20 mins1,086km (675 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 50m
ZAR 2,895($170)
once daily1,165km (724 miles)
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus5h 45m
ZAR 2,570($150)
once daily1,244km (773 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 25m
ZAR 890($52)
once daily1,425km (885 miles)
Bus via George19h 15m
ZAR 1,080($63)
once daily1,375km (854 miles)
Train and Bus
19h 25m
ZAR 1,235($72)
once daily1,294km (804 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
ZAR 3,085($180)
on demand1,290km (802 miles)

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Airports near Knysna

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

PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Knysna
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Knysna
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
410km (255 miles) from Knysna