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

today
$63
tomorrow
$61
Wednesday
$67
Thursday
$73
Friday
$74
Saturday
$70
Sunday
$70

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 22h 40m 6:30 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $63
Intercape 22h 10m 7:00 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Germiston, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Intercape
      31h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Maputo
      Bus Station
      1:35 PM
      Germiston
      Machado
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 18h 5m
    • Eagle Liner
      7h 0m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      2:40 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 22h 40m 6:30 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $61
Intercape 22h 10m 7:00 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Germiston, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Intercape
      31h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Maputo
      Bus Station
      1:35 PM
      Germiston
      Machado
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 18h 5m
    • Eagle Liner
      7h 0m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      2:40 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 22h 40m 6:30 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $67
Intercape 22h 10m 7:00 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Germiston, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Intercape
      31h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Maputo
      Bus Station
      1:35 PM
      Germiston
      Machado
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 18h 5m
    • Eagle Liner
      7h 0m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      2:40 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 22h 40m 6:30 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $73
Intercape 22h 10m 7:00 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Germiston, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Intercape
      31h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Maputo
      Bus Station
      1:35 PM
      Germiston
      Machado
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 18h 5m
    • Eagle Liner
      7h 0m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      2:40 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 22h 40m 6:30 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $74
Intercape 22h 10m 7:00 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Germiston, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Intercape
      31h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Maputo
      Bus Station
      1:35 PM
      Germiston
      Machado
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 18h 5m
    • Eagle Liner
      7h 0m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      2:40 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 22h 40m 6:30 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $70
Intercape 22h 10m 7:00 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Germiston, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Intercape
      31h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Maputo
      Bus Station
      1:35 PM
      Germiston
      Machado
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 18h 5m
    • Eagle Liner
      7h 0m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      2:40 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 22h 40m 6:30 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $70
Intercape 22h 10m 7:00 AM Maputo Bus Station 5:10 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Germiston, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Intercape
      31h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Maputo
      Bus Station
      1:35 PM
      Germiston
      Machado
      0
      Intercape
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 18h 5m
    • Eagle Liner
      7h 0m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      2:40 PM
      Pietermaritzburg
      Burger St. Bus Station
      0
      Eagle Liner
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg is $59 on 5/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Facts about the bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 2 times every day by bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg starting from $59!

Cheapest Bus $59
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 285.7 miles
Bus Companies Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Maputo for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/19
Monday 04/20
$63
Tuesday 04/21
$61
Wednesday 04/22
$67
Thursday 04/23
$73
Friday 04/24
$74
Saturday 04/25
$70
Sunday 04/26
$70
Monday 04/27
$70
Tuesday 04/28
$61
Wednesday 04/29
$67
Thursday 04/30
$75
Friday 05/01
$75
Saturday 05/02
Sunday 05/03
$70
Monday 05/04
$59
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$59
Saturday 05/09
$59
Sunday 05/10
$65
Monday 05/11
$65
Tuesday 05/12
$65
Wednesday 05/13
$77
Thursday 05/14
$83
Friday 05/15
Saturday 05/16

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

Beloved bus companies from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg

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

Intercape from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $61
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Last Bus 7:00 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/26/2026

All bus stations and stops in Maputo and Pietermaritzburg

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Maputo to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Maputo Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $59 and takes 22h 40m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $59 and $74. 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 Maputo to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Maputo 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 Maputo to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercape and takes 22h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $63. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Maputo starts at 6:30 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 Maputo to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Maputo for Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:00 AM. 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 Maputo Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Maputo 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 Maputo and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Maputo 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 Maputo 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 Maputo 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 Maputo 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 Maputo to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Maputo and Pietermaritzburg. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Maputo and Pietermaritzburg change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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