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Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.
today
from $15
tomorrow
from $15
Sunday
from $16
Monday
from $15
Tuesday
from $15
Wednesday
from $12
Thursday
from $14

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 30m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $15
  • Luvalo Brothers Transport
    6h 20m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:50 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Luvalo Brothers Transport
    First Class
    $15
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 5m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    3:45 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $16
  • Citiliner
    3h 35m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:45 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Montrose
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $16
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:30 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $15
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $16
  • Citiliner
    6h 10m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $16
  • Greyhound South Africa
    3h 50m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    11:35 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Montrose
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 30m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $16
  • Intercape
    6h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:55 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 30m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 50m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:20 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $17
  • Citiliner
    8h 15m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:45 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    5h 45m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $15
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 5m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    3:45 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $16
  • Intercape
    6h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:55 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $17
  • Citiliner
    6h 10m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:30 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Luvalo Brothers Transport
    6h 20m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:50 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Luvalo Brothers Transport
    Economy
    $15
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $16
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 30m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 30m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    3h 50m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:20 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Montrose
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $12
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $16
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 30m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    5h 45m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $14
  • Luvalo Brothers Transport
    6h 20m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    1:50 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Luvalo Brothers Transport
    Economy
    $15
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $16
  • Citiliner
    6h 10m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $17

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 104 daily buses from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 47 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 386 buses from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 84 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 2h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:10 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 84 Ø
Distance 276.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Citiliner, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Delta Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Luvalo Brothers Transport, Greyhound Australia and 2 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 84 buses from 12 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
Friday 05/16
$15
Saturday 05/17
$15
Sunday 05/18
$17
Monday 05/19
$15
Tuesday 05/20
$15
Wednesday 05/21
$12
Thursday 05/22
$14
Friday 05/23
$12
Saturday 05/24
$13
Sunday 05/25
$14
Monday 05/26
$12
Tuesday 05/27
$15
Wednesday 05/28
$12
Thursday 05/29
$14
Friday 05/30
$15
Saturday 05/31
$15
Sunday 06/01
$14
Monday 06/02
$14
Tuesday 06/03
$14
Wednesday 06/04
$14
Thursday 06/05
$14
Friday 06/06
$12
Saturday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

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

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

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

Eagle Liner from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Eagle Liner

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Bus 5:10 AM
Last Bus 10:25 PM
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 5/16/2025

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Intercity Xpress

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:40 AM
Last Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 5/16/2025

City to City from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price $12
Fastest Bus 3h 10m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 5/14/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg

Intercity Xpress
Shekhar Mahabeer, 10/2/2024
The communication below was emailed to Intercity Xpress on the 27th September 2024...and no response TO DATE!!! Attention: Without prejudice I refer to Ticket no. B013JX90 TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWI ... The communication below was emailed to Intercity Xpress on the 27th September 2024...and no response TO DATE!!! Attention: Without prejudice I refer to Ticket no. B013JX90 TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. The boarding at Midrand was over 20minutes late and no one had any update. Even the employees at the counter where unable to assist or even provide contact details for Intercity Express. 2. After searching...All contact details where called for Intercity Express and no one answered! 3. EVERY SINGLE PASSENGER WAS SUBJECTED TO WAITING IN A DISSORDERLY QUEUE AND WITH NO PROPER SHELTER FROM THE WEATHER!!! 4. The bus DID NOT have air-conditioning making the trip to Pietermaritzburg even more Uncomfortable! 5. The bus DID NOT arrive on time in Pietermaritzburg leaving all planning for travel from drop off point to final destination totally diminished and costly to all involved!!! I require: 1. A complete refund of the ticket IMMEDIATELY! 2. Or whatever MUTUALLY ACCEPTED "GOOD WILL" Intercity Xpress will offer...within 48hours! I reserve all my rights in this matter.

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg? Compare all modes of transports from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 50m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 12 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $39. 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 84 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Delta Coaches and takes 2h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg starts at 5:10 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Pietermaritzburg starts at 11:00 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 Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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