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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Knysna by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to George Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane PEN - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Knysnabus bus
    21h 41m
    R 7,538–39,710

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane PEN - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysnabus bus
    25h 33m
    R 6,583–33,740

  3. Car ferry, train to Ipoh, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane IPH - GRJ
    4. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Knysnabus bus
    28h 52m
    R 13,558–75,948

  4. Car ferry, tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the bus from KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane HDY - GRJ
    5. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Knysnabus bus
    29h 50m
    R 13,318–31,585

  5. Fly Penang International Airport to East London, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to East London (ELS)plane plane PEN - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Knysnabus bus
    29h 19m
    R 8,113–39,800

Penang International Airport (PEN) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration20h 56mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,446Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from George Town to Knysna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,326.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 41m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Knysna, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Knysna. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, then take the bus to Knysna. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), take the taxi to Port Elizabeth, then take the bus to Knysna.

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