Intercape Bus Tickets from Stellenbosch to Knysna
Intercape offers bus tickets from Stellenbosch to Knysna, with 1-way prices having ranged from R519 to R1,180 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Stellenbosch to Knysna is R573 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Cape Town to East London via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Stellenbosch at 16:45 on Fri 26 Jun 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Knysna at 02:50 on Sat 27 Jun 2026 (duration of 10 hours 5 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R512 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Cape Town to East London via Port Elizabeth departing Stellenbosch at 16:45 on Fri 26 Jun 2026 and arriving in Knysna at 02:50 on Sat 27 Jun 2026 (duration of 10 hours 5 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R729, Flexi: R774, Full Flexi: R823. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R729, Flexi: R658, Full Flexi: R700.
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 Stellenbosch to Knysna
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-21 22:09:07
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Stellenbosch) | Arrive (Knysna) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 06:30am | 2:35pm | 760 | 725 | 690 |
| Cape Town to Port Elizabeth via Mossel Bay | Mainliner | 06:30am | 2:35pm | 860 | 780 | 710 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 08:00am | 3:50pm | 1,120 | 1,067 | 1,014 |
| Cape Town to East London via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 4:45pm | 02:50am | 630 | 602 | 573 |
| Cape Town to Mthatha via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 6:30pm | 02:25am | 780 | 744 | 708 |
| Cape Town to Port Elizabeth via Mossel Bay | Mainliner | 6:30pm | 02:40am | 860 | 820 | 780 |
| Cape Town to East London via Alice | Budgetliner | 6:30pm | 02:10am | 940 | 860 | 800 |
| Cape Town to Bloemfontein via Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 6:40pm | 03:15am | 1,180 | 1,100 | 1,040 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 519 | 1,040 | 729 |
| Flexi | 545 | 1,100 | 774 |
| Full Flexi | 570 | 1,180 | 823 |
Intercape Routes from Stellenbosch to Knysna
- Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to East London via Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to Mthatha via Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to East London via Alice
- Cape Town to Bloemfontein via Fort Beaufort
- Cape Town to Port Elizabeth via Mossel Bay
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 7h 40m, slowest 10h 5m, average 8h 20m.
Departures vary from 6:30am to 6:40pm. Arrivals from 2:10am to 3:50pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Stellenbosch
Address: Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff)
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.931544
Longitude: 18.865294
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Stellenbosch on Google Maps
Arrival: 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 Stellenbosch
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Knysna to Stellenbosch.