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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.
today
from $47
tomorrow
from $53
Monday
from $52
Tuesday
from $54
Wednesday
from $47
Thursday
from $55
Friday
from $50

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    23h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:15 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $47
  • Intercape
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $47
  • Intercape
    23h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:15 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $50
  • Big Sky Intercity
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $50

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $53
  • Big Sky Intercity
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $54
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $59
  • Intercape
    23h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:15 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg via Kokstad, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      29h 10m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      5:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Computicket
      3h 10m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $52
  • Intercape
    26h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:45 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $53
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $56
  • Intercape
    26h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:45 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg via Kokstad, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      29h 10m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      5:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Computicket
      3h 10m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 5h 25m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    26h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:45 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $54
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $56
  • Intercape
    26h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:45 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $56
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg via Kokstad, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      29h 10m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      5:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Computicket
      3h 10m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 5h 25m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    23h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:15 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $47
  • Intercape
    23h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:15 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $50
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $56
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $58
  • Intercape
    26h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:45 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $61

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    23h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:15 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $55
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $55
  • Intercape
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $55
  • Big Sky Intercity
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg via Kokstad, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      29h 10m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      5:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Computicket
      3h 10m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $50
  • Intercape
    23h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $53
  • Intercape
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $57
  • Big Sky Intercity
    23h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:30 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg via Kokstad, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      29h 10m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Cape Town
      Civic Center
      5:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Computicket
      3h 10m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Kokstad
      Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $5

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 buses from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 6 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus $47
Fastest Bus 23h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 763.1 miles
Bus Companies Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cape Town for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
Saturday 06/21
$47
Sunday 06/22
$71
Monday 06/23
$52
Tuesday 06/24
$54
Wednesday 06/25
$47
Thursday 06/26
$55
Friday 06/27
$50
Saturday 06/28
$50
Sunday 06/29
$47
Monday 06/30
$47
Tuesday 07/01
$47
Wednesday 07/02
$47
Thursday 07/03
$47
Friday 07/04
$47
Saturday 07/05
$47
Sunday 07/06
$47
Monday 07/07
$47
Tuesday 07/08
$47
Wednesday 07/09
$47
Thursday 07/10
$47
Friday 07/11
$47
Saturday 07/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $47, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, with $47. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg from our users.

Intercape from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price $47
Fastest Bus 23h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 6/20/2025

Big Sky Intercity from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Big Sky Intercity

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price $50
Fastest Bus 23h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:30 PM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 6/20/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg? Compare all modes of transports from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Cape Town Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 23h 15m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pietermaritzburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercape and takes 23h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Cape Town starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Pietermaritzburg starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, passengers can travel with Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Pietermaritzburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Pietermaritzburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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