Intercape Bus Tickets from Cape Town to Knysna
Intercape offers bus tickets from Cape Town to Knysna, with 1-way prices having ranged from R324 to R1,800 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Cape Town to Knysna is R702 in Saver class on a Big Sky Intercity coach; taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN scheduled to depart Cape Town at 06:00 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Knysna at 14:35 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 (duration of 8 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R630 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN departing Cape Town at 06:00 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 and arriving in Knysna at 14:35 on Sun 12 Jul 2026 (duration of 8 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R537, Flexi: R569, Full Flexi: R602. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R537, Flexi: R484, Full Flexi: R512.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Cape Town to Knysna
Select a date block below to view the full schedule for that day. Green indicates the lowest fare.
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 Cape Town to Knysna
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-07 11:59:38
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (CAPE TOWN - Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)) | 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 | Sun 12 Jul 2026 06:00am | Sun 12 Jul 2026 2:35pm | 780 | 741 | 702 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 12 Jul 2026 06:00am | Sun 12 Jul 2026 2:35pm | 880 | 820 | 760 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 12 Jul 2026 07:30am | Sun 12 Jul 2026 3:50pm | 890 | 846 | 801 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 12 Jul 2026 5:30pm | Mon 13 Jul 2026 01:50am | 890 | 846 | 801 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sun 12 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Mon 13 Jul 2026 02:25am | 930 | 884 | 837 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Sun 12 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Mon 13 Jul 2026 02:50am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Sun 12 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Mon 13 Jul 2026 02:10am | 840 | 798 | 756 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 12 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Mon 13 Jul 2026 03:15am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 12 Jul 2026 7:00pm | Mon 13 Jul 2026 02:40am | 880 | 836 | 792 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 13 Jul 2026 06:00am | Mon 13 Jul 2026 2:35pm | 780 | 741 | 702 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 13 Jul 2026 06:00am | Mon 13 Jul 2026 2:35pm | 880 | 820 | 760 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 13 Jul 2026 07:30am | Mon 13 Jul 2026 3:50pm | 890 | 846 | 801 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 13 Jul 2026 5:30pm | Tue 14 Jul 2026 01:50am | 890 | 846 | 801 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Mon 13 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Tue 14 Jul 2026 02:25am | 930 | 884 | 837 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Mon 13 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Tue 14 Jul 2026 02:50am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Mon 13 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Tue 14 Jul 2026 02:10am | 840 | 798 | 756 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 13 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Tue 14 Jul 2026 03:15am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 13 Jul 2026 7:00pm | Tue 14 Jul 2026 02:40am | 880 | 836 | 792 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 14 Jul 2026 06:00am | Tue 14 Jul 2026 2:35pm | 780 | 741 | 702 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Tue 14 Jul 2026 07:30am | Tue 14 Jul 2026 3:50pm | 910 | 865 | 819 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Tue 14 Jul 2026 5:30pm | Wed 15 Jul 2026 01:50am | 890 | 846 | 801 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Tue 14 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Wed 15 Jul 2026 02:25am | 930 | 884 | 837 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Tue 14 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Wed 15 Jul 2026 02:50am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Tue 14 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Wed 15 Jul 2026 02:10am | 840 | 798 | 756 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 14 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Wed 15 Jul 2026 03:15am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Wed 15 Jul 2026 06:00am | Wed 15 Jul 2026 2:35pm | 780 | 741 | 702 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Wed 15 Jul 2026 07:30am | Wed 15 Jul 2026 3:50pm | 890 | 846 | 801 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Wed 15 Jul 2026 5:30pm | Thu 16 Jul 2026 01:50am | 890 | 846 | 801 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Wed 15 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Thu 16 Jul 2026 02:25am | 930 | 884 | 837 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-EL | Mainliner | Wed 15 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Thu 16 Jul 2026 02:50am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
| Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL | Budgetliner | Wed 15 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Thu 16 Jul 2026 02:10am | 840 | 798 | 756 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM | Big Sky Intercity | Wed 15 Jul 2026 6:30pm | Thu 16 Jul 2026 03:15am | 830 | 789 | 747 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 324 | 1,600 | 537 |
| Flexi | 342 | 1,700 | 569 |
| Full Flexi | 360 | 1,800 | 602 |
Intercape Routes from Cape Town to Knysna
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-CBS-PE
- Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner CA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner CA-PE-MTH
- Mainliner CA-PE-EL
- Budgetliner BCA-ALICE-EL
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-FORTB-BLM
- Intercape Bus
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 7h 40m, slowest 8h 45m, average 8h 15m.
Departures vary from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Arrivals from 1:50am to 3:50pm.
Travelling for a major life event?
If you are relocating to the Cape or travelling to manage family affairs, ensure your legal requirements are in order.
Passenger Reviews: Cape Town to Knysna
Write a Review
Did you travel this route recently? Share your experience regarding punctuality, comfort, and safety.
Recent Comments
No community reviews yet for the journey from Cape Town to Knysna. Be the first to share your experience!
Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Cape Town
Address: Unit 2 Intercape Corporate Office inside the Cape Town Station complex on Old Marine Drive on the foreshore of the Cape Town CBD. You can book an Uber to lift you to your destination. Do not leave the station building until your ride arrives, as the vicinity is dodgy. Try arrive while it is still daylight hours (weekdays are safer than weekends).
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Long distance terminal is generally secure, but surrounding CBD requires vigilance at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.92401409
Longitude: 18.43227396
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Cape Town 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 Cape Town
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Knysna to Cape Town.