Intercape Bus Tickets from Somerset West to Knysna
Intercape offers bus tickets from Somerset West to Knysna, with 1-way prices having ranged from R324 to R2,050 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Somerset West to Knysna is R405 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner CA-PE-EL scheduled to depart Somerset West at 16:00 on Fri 15 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Knysna at 02:50 on Sat 16 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 50 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R364 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner CA-PE-EL departing Somerset West at 16:00 on Fri 15 May 2026 and arriving in Knysna at 02:50 on Sat 16 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 50 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R515, Flexi: R546, Full Flexi: R578. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R515, Flexi: R464, Full Flexi: R491.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Somerset West to Knysna
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Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi
Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.
| Feature | Saver | Flexi | Full Flexi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Level | Cheapest | Standard | Premium |
| Luggage Allowance | 15 kg (2 pieces max) | 20 kg (2 pieces max) | 25 kg (2 pieces max) |
| Seat Reservations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student) |
❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure) |
25% Fee | 15% Fee | 10% Fee |
| Cancellation Policy | 75% refund (Must cancel 48h before) |
85% refund (Must cancel 24h before) |
90% refund (Must cancel 12h before) |
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Somerset West to Knysna
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 12:21:24
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (SOMERSET WEST - Shell Garage, Sir Lowrys Pass (N2)) | Arrive (KNYSNA - Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 14 May 2026 05:50am | Thu 14 May 2026 2:35pm | 610 | 580 | 549 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Thu 14 May 2026 09:05am | Thu 14 May 2026 3:50pm | 570 | 542 | 513 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Thu 14 May 2026 4:00pm | Fri 15 May 2026 02:50am | 490 | 466 | 441 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 14 May 2026 5:50pm | Fri 15 May 2026 03:15am | 560 | 532 | 504 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Thu 14 May 2026 7:05pm | Fri 15 May 2026 02:10am | 530 | 504 | 477 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Thu 14 May 2026 7:35pm | Fri 15 May 2026 02:25am | 590 | 561 | 531 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Thu 14 May 2026 7:35pm | Fri 15 May 2026 02:40am | 600 | 570 | 540 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 15 May 2026 05:50am | Fri 15 May 2026 2:35pm | 610 | 580 | 549 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 15 May 2026 09:05am | Fri 15 May 2026 3:50pm | 570 | 542 | 513 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Fri 15 May 2026 4:00pm | Sat 16 May 2026 02:50am | 450 | 428 | 405 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 15 May 2026 5:50pm | Sat 16 May 2026 03:15am | 560 | 532 | 504 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Fri 15 May 2026 7:05pm | Sat 16 May 2026 02:10am | 530 | 504 | 477 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Fri 15 May 2026 7:35pm | Sat 16 May 2026 02:25am | 590 | 561 | 531 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 16 May 2026 05:50am | Sat 16 May 2026 2:35pm | 610 | 580 | 549 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 09:05am | Sat 16 May 2026 3:50pm | 570 | 542 | 513 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 16 May 2026 5:50pm | Sun 17 May 2026 03:15am | 560 | 532 | 504 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 7:35pm | Sun 17 May 2026 02:25am | 590 | 561 | 531 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 17 May 2026 05:50am | Sun 17 May 2026 2:35pm | 610 | 580 | 549 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 09:05am | Sun 17 May 2026 3:50pm | 570 | 542 | 513 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 17 May 2026 5:50pm | Mon 18 May 2026 03:15am | 560 | 532 | 504 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Sun 17 May 2026 7:05pm | Mon 18 May 2026 02:10am | 530 | 504 | 477 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 7:35pm | Mon 18 May 2026 02:25am | 590 | 561 | 531 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 324 | 1,850 | 515 |
| Flexi | 342 | 1,950 | 546 |
| Full Flexi | 360 | 2,050 | 578 |
Intercape Routes from Somerset West to Knysna
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner CA-PE-EL
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM
- Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL
- Mainliner CA-PE-MTH
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 6h 45m, slowest 10h 50m, average 8h 1m.
Departures vary from 5:50am to 7:35pm. Arrivals from 2:10am to 3:50pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Somerset West
Address: Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -34.125674
Longitude: 18.892687
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Somerset West on Google Maps
To: Knysna
Address: Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Busy transit area. Good during the day, but be cautious of pickpockets and stay in well-lit areas at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -34.0384685
Longitude: 23.0410381
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Knysna on Google Maps
General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Knysna to Somerset West
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Knysna to Somerset West.