How to get from Knysna to Cape Town by bus?

By bus

To get from Knysna to Cape Town in Goodwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 236 bus from Knysna station to Atlantis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T03 bus and finally take the 261 bus from Omuramba station to Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Bus - 236236
Bus - T03T03
Bus - 261261
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Knysna

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Knysna
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Atlantis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantis
    ID Atlantis
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    65 min
  • 6
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle
    ID FTV073WB
    44 min
  • 8
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    1.1 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 236, T03 and T01

To get from Knysna to Cape Town in Goodwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 236 bus from Knysna station to Atlantis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T03 bus and finally take the T01 bus from Sunset Beach station to Thibault Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Bus - 236236
Bus - T03T03
Bus - T01T01
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Knysna

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Knysna
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Atlantis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantis
    ID Atlantis
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Beach
    ID Sunset Beach
    54 min
  • 6
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thibault Square
    ID Thibault Square
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    1.53 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Knysna to Cape Town

The distance between Knysna, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 57.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Knysna to Cape Town by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Goodwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Knysna

Knysna is located at Knysna, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Insiswa.

Bus stations close to Knysna:

  • Insiswa
  • Montezuma
  • Newlands

Public transport stations close to Cape Town, Goodwood

Cape Town is located at Gallery Lane, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Jewish Museum.

Train stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town
  • Esplanade
  • Woodstock

Bus stations close to Cape Town:

  • Jewish Museum
  • Sa Museum
  • Roeland

Funicular stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 236, T03 and T01

To get from Knysna to Cape Town in Goodwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 236 bus from Knysna station to Atlantis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T03 bus and finally take the T01 bus from Sunset Beach station to Thibault Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Bus - 236236
Bus - T03T03
Bus - T01T01
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Knysna

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Knysna
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Atlantis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantis
    ID Atlantis
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Beach
    ID Sunset Beach
    54 min
  • 6
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thibault Square
    ID Thibault Square
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    1.53 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Knysna to Cape Town?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 236, Bus line T03, Bus line 261.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Knysna to Cape Town?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 236, Bus line T03, Bus line T01.

  • Is there a direct bus between Knysna and Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Knysna to Cape Town?

    The 236 bus line goes from Atlantis station near Knysna in Malmesbury to Atlantis station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cape Town station near Cape Town in Goodwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Knysna to Cape Town by bus?

    The total travel time between Knysna in Malmesbury and Cape Town in Goodwood by bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Knysna to get to Cape Town?

    Get on the 236 bus from the Atlantis stop near Knysna in Malmesbury.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Knysna and Cape Town?

    Get off the bus at the Cape Town stop, which is closest to Cape Town in Goodwood.

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