Intercape Bus Tickets from Knysna to Riviersonderend
Intercape offers bus tickets from Knysna to Riviersonderend, with 1-way prices having ranged from R369 to R520 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Knysna to Riviersonderend is R369 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking East London to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Knysna at 00:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Riviersonderend at 05:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 5 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R332 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking East London to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth departing Knysna at 00:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Riviersonderend at 05:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 5 hours).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R433, Flexi: R453, Full Flexi: R474. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R433, Flexi: R385, Full Flexi: R403.
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 Knysna to Riviersonderend
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 03:43:41
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Knysna) | Arrive (Riviersonderend) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Budgetliner | 12:50am | 05:50am | 410 | 390 | 369 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 03:35am | 08:40am | 440 | 418 | 396 |
| Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 1:50pm | 6:50pm | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 11:55pm | 04:40am | 500 | 475 | 450 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 369 | 510 | 433 |
| Flexi | 390 | 510 | 453 |
| Full Flexi | 410 | 520 | 474 |
Intercape Routes from Knysna to Riviersonderend
- Durban to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- Port Elizabeth to Cape Town via Mossel Bay
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
- East London to Cape Town via Port Elizabeth
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 4h 45m, slowest 5h 5m, average 4h 58m.
Departures vary from 12:50am to 11:55pm. Arrivals from 3:50am to 6:50pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: 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.
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Arrival: Riviersonderend
Address: Shell Ultra City, 1 Main Street
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: -34.14953643
Longitude: 19.90960714
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Riviersonderend 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 Riviersonderend to Knysna
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Riviersonderend to Knysna.