Bus East London to Pietermaritzburg - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from East London to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$27

Sunday

$32

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$28

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

$24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 55m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Intercape	9h 40m	2:25 PM	East London	Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:25:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 25m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 45m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 55m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Intercape	9h 40m	2:25 PM	East London	Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:25:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 25m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 45m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	9h 55m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	9h 40m	2:25 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 25m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Intercape	9h 10m	3:45 PM	East London	Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 45m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 55m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Intercape	9h 40m	2:25 PM	East London	Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:25:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 25m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 3:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 45m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 55m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Intercape	9h 40m	2:25 PM	East London	Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:25:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 25m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 45m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 55m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Intercape	9h 40m	2:25 PM	East London	Station	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:25:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 25m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 3:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Intercape	9h 10m	3:45 PM	East London	Station	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercape	9h 10m	12:35 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 12:35:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg is $24 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between East London and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between East London and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from East London to Pietermaritzburg. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between East London and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 buses from East London to Pietermaritzburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between East London and Pietermaritzburg, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa that travel 18 times every day by bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from East London to Pietermaritzburg starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	278.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from East London to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 18 buses from 3 bus companies leave East London for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$27

Sunday 12/07

$32

Monday 12/08

$31

Tuesday 12/09

$30

Wednesday 12/10

$28

Thursday 12/11

$24

Friday 12/12

$25

Saturday 12/13

$28

Sunday 12/14

$28

Monday 12/15

$31

Tuesday 12/16

$28

Wednesday 12/17

$28

Thursday 12/18

$28

Friday 12/19

$28

Saturday 12/20

$28

Sunday 12/21

$28

Monday 12/22

$28

Tuesday 12/23

$24

Wednesday 12/24

$28

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$28

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from East London to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from East London to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $24, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from East London to Pietermaritzburg, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from East London to Pietermaritzburg

These are the most booked bus companies between East London to Pietermaritzburg from our users.

Intercape from East London to Pietermaritzburg

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route East London to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Big Sky Intercity from East London to Pietermaritzburg

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

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:10 PM
Last Bus	2:25 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in East London and Pietermaritzburg

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

Intercape Office Bus Station

Moore St 126

Windmill Mall

Moore St 128

CALTEX RUDOLPHS Gas Station

Cozy Nest Guest House e. London Hotel

Jameson Road

Highgate

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Service and Comfort on the bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the East London to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a East London Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 9h 55m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from East London to Pietermaritzburg?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $95. 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 East London to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the East London to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from East London to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercape and takes 9h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $69. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from East London starts at 12:35 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 East London to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from East London for Pietermaritzburg starts at 10:30 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 East London Pietermaritzburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between East London and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between East London 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, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route East London to Pietermaritzburg

Economy

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

More bus routes to East London and to Pietermaritzburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to East London and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!