How to travel from Umdloti to Knysna, South Africa

The distance between Umdloti and Knysna is around 1,004km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Umdloti to Knysna by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KnysnaUmdloti if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Durban (DUR) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,940($230)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Mthatha and then to Knysna.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,150($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Knysna.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,194km (742 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umdloti and Knysna

There are several options for getting from Umdloti to Knysna by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,150 ($67) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,940 ($230).

The distance between Umdloti and Knysna is around 1,004km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Umdloti and Knysna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umdloti to Knysna is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,940 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Umdloti and Knysna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,150 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Umdloti and Knysna. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Umdloti and Knysna. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umdloti to Knysna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban and Mthatha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Umdloti and Knysna. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Umdloti and Knysna. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Umdloti to Knysna. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Umdloti to Knysna typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) 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 Umdloti and Knysna. The distance is around 1,194km (742 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umdloti to Knysna is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,940 ($230).

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Transport options from Umdloti to Knysna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
ZAR 3,940($230)
on demand1,523km (946 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 35m
ZAR 3,135($185)
once daily1,602km (996 miles)
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus5h 5m
ZAR 2,295($135)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
ZAR 1,150($67)
once daily1,272km (791 miles)
Drive
15hrs
ZAR 2,860($165)
on demand1,194km (742 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