How far is Swellendam from Knysna?

The distance between Swellendam and Knysna is around 241 km (150 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Knysna?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel), in Knysna.

Swellendam to Knysna from US$21 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: September 30 at 11:40pm
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Arrival time: October 1 at 3:40am
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Knysna - Waterfront Station
Operated by: APM WC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: September 30 at 11:10pm
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: SWELLENDAM
Arrival time: October 1 at 3:30am
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Knysna Berns Toyota
Operated by: Greyhound South Africa
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 20m
Departure time: September 30 at 11:10pm
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Arrival time: October 1 at 3:20am
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Knysna - Waterfront Station
Operated by: APM WC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 10m
Departure time: September 30 at 10:20pm
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: SWELLENDAM
Arrival time: October 1 at 2:40am
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: KNYSNA
Operated by: Williams Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 20m
Departure time: September 30 at 10:15pm
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Arrival time: October 1 at 2:20am
Destination city: Knysna
Destination location: Knysna - Waterfront Station
Operated by: APM WC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 5m

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Bus Swellendam to Knysna: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$25

Average Bus Trip Duration4h 10m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure10:15am

Distance240 km

Latest bus departure11:40pm

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/541,847 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 41847 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at US$22

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

APM WC

2/52,294 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.5

Based on 2294 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at US$22

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,115 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10115 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$22

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,559 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2559 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at US$23

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

Williams Coaches

4.5/5532 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Based on 532 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Williams Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at US$21

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,597 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 8597 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at US$31

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,653 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Based on 3653 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at US$59

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,672 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 9672 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$26

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

I was not impressed with the fact that I had to look for a birth certificate for my 18months baby simply because the driver says that my baby looks old and was supposed to be paying.

Khuselwa S.

July 31, 2025

The bus didnt arrive at the designated time. After several calls and inquiries where commitments were made that the next bus will come to pick up the ticket holder it didnt. After waiting from 4:50pm till 10:30pm another bus operated pick up the ticket holder. Utterly unacceptable!!

Nkosikhona N.

May 14, 2025

Comfortable journey

Hayden H.

July 1, 2025

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and Knysna?

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

Stops in Knysna

A - Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel)

Frequently asked questions on the trip Swellendam - Knysna

How far is Swellendam from Knysna?
The distance between Swellendam and Knysna is around 241 km (150 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Knysna?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Waterfront Station, Remembrance Avenue (close to Quays Hotel), in Knysna.

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Bus Tickets from Swellendam to Knysna

Previously seen trips

One passenger / one way

Bus Swellendam to Knysna: Trip Overview

Compare bus companies

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Big Sky Swellendam Knysna recent customer reviews

Swellendam to Knysna Bus

Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and Knysna?

Frequently asked questions on the trip Swellendam - Knysna

How far is Swellendam from Knysna?

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Knysna?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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