How much is the Intercape bus from Worcester to Knysna?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R333 to R1,750 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R405.

How long is the bus ride from Worcester to Knysna?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Worcester to Knysna

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Worcester to Knysna, with 1-way prices having ranged from R333 to R1,750 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Worcester to Knysna is R405 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner CA-PE-EL scheduled to depart Worcester at 20:45 on Thu 21 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Knysna at 02:50 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 6 hours 5 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 Worcester at 20:45 on Thu 21 May 2026 and arriving in Knysna at 02:50 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 6 hours 5 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R474, Flexi: R503, Full Flexi: R534. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R474, Flexi: R428, Full Flexi: R454.

The journey takes on average 6 hours and 13 minutes.

7-Day Fare Heatmap: Worcester to Knysna

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Mon 18 May R495 Tue 19 May R495 Wed 20 May R495 Thu 21 May R405

Fri 22 May N/A

Sat 23 May N/A

Sun 24 May N/A

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 Worcester to Knysna

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-02 06:15:31

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (WORCESTER - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking Area (Checkers))	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	Mon 18 May 2026 07:55am	Mon 18 May 2026 2:35pm	550	523	495
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Mon 18 May 2026 8:10pm	Tue 19 May 2026 01:50am	550	523	495
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Mon 18 May 2026 8:55pm	Tue 19 May 2026 03:15am	560	532	504
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Tue 19 May 2026 07:55am	Tue 19 May 2026 2:35pm	550	523	495
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Tue 19 May 2026 8:10pm	Wed 20 May 2026 01:50am	550	523	495
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Tue 19 May 2026 8:55pm	Wed 20 May 2026 03:15am	560	532	504
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Wed 20 May 2026 07:55am	Wed 20 May 2026 2:35pm	550	523	495
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Wed 20 May 2026 8:10pm	Thu 21 May 2026 01:50am	550	523	495
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Wed 20 May 2026 8:55pm	Thu 21 May 2026 03:15am	560	532	504
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN	Big Sky Intercity	Thu 21 May 2026 07:55am	Thu 21 May 2026 2:35pm	550	523	495
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE	Big Sky Intercity	Thu 21 May 2026 07:55am	Thu 21 May 2026 2:35pm	600	520	460
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN	Mainliner	Thu 21 May 2026 8:10pm	Fri 22 May 2026 01:50am	550	523	495
Mainliner CA-PE-EL	Mainliner	Thu 21 May 2026 8:45pm	Fri 22 May 2026 02:50am	450	428	405
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM	Big Sky Intercity	Thu 21 May 2026 8:55pm	Fri 22 May 2026 03:15am	560	532	504

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	333	1,550	474
Flexi	352	1,650	503
Full Flexi	370	1,750	534

Intercape Routes from Worcester to Knysna

Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE
Mainliner CA-PE-DBN
Mainliner CA-PE-EL
Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 5h 40m, slowest 6h 40m, average 6h 13m.

Departures vary from 7:55am to 9:25pm. Arrivals from 1:50am to 2:35pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

From: Worcester

Address: Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking Area (Checkers)

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: -33.6327043

Longitude: 19.4324668

Uber Availability: Available.

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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Worcester 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 Trips

Location: 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 Worcester

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Knysna to Worcester.