Bus Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

$101

tomorrow

$95

Sunday

Monday

$40

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	11h 45m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$101	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 7:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
	Intercape	12h 10m	9:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$166	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 9:35:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg via Mthatha, you can save more than $58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Grahamstown
  Bus Stop
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 8:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- Computicket
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $58

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	11h 45m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$95	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 7:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
	Intercape	12h 10m	9:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$128	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 9:35:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg via Mthatha, you can save more than $52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Grahamstown
  Bus Stop
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 8:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- Computicket
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $52

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	11h 45m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 7:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
	Intercape	12h 10m	9:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Basic	$85	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 9:35:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	11h 45m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 7:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
	Intercape	12h 10m	9:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$91	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 9:35:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg via Mthatha, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Grahamstown
  Bus Stop
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- Computicket
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:20 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 2:20:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg is $40 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 2 times every day by bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	11h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:50 PM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	341.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Grahamstown for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$101

Saturday 12/13

$95

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$40

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$47

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$40

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

How to save money travelling from Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg

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

Intercape from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg

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

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	11h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:50 PM
Last Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/9/2025

All bus stations and stops in Grahamstown and Pietermaritzburg

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

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

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 Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Grahamstown Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 11h 45m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $166. 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 Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercape and takes 11h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $101. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Grahamstown starts at 7:50 PM. 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 Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Grahamstown for Pietermaritzburg starts at 9:35 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 Grahamstown Pietermaritzburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Grahamstown and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Grahamstown 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.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Grahamstown and to Pietermaritzburg

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