Bus Maputo to Pietermaritzburg - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg

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

$58

tomorrow

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

$69

Friday

$24

Saturday

Sunday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	22h 10m	7:00 AM	Maputo	Bus Station	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/19/2026 7:00:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Durban, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  12h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Maputo
  Bus Station
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Station, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/20/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
- Busbud
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 10h 10m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 10m	8:30 AM	Maputo	Bus Station	8:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/21/2026 8:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Intercape	11h 40m	9:00 AM	Maputo	PIRES Bus Stop	8:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from PIRES Bus Stop, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/21/2026 9:00:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Intercape	22h 10m	7:00 AM	Maputo	Bus Station	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/21/2026 7:00:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/22/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	22h 10m	7:00 AM	Maputo	Bus Station	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg via Durban, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  17h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Maputo
  Av. 25 de Setembro Bus Stop
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Av. 25 de Setembro Bus Stop, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
- Computicket
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Montrose Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 9:30:00 PM to Montrose Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/24/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 4h 40m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	12h 10m	8:30 AM	Maputo	Av. 25 de Setembro Bus Stop	8:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Av. 25 de Setembro Bus Stop, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
	Intercape	11h 40m	9:00 AM	Maputo	PIRES Bus Stop	8:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from PIRES Bus Stop, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/23/2026 9:00:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	12h 10m	8:30 AM	Maputo	Bus Station	8:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/25/2026 8:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/25/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
	Intercape	22h 10m	7:00 AM	Maputo	Bus Station	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$96	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Maputo (Mozambique) at 1/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/26/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg is $22 on 1/21/2026. 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 $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	11h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 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 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$58

Tuesday 01/20

Wednesday 01/21

$22

Thursday 01/22

$69

Friday 01/23

$24

Saturday 01/24

Sunday 01/25

$26

Monday 01/26

$59

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

$26

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

$23

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

$23

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

$24

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

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

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

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	11h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	8:30 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	1/16/2026

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.

Baixa Bus Station

Av. Fernão De Magalhães

Bus Station

Rua Xavier Botelho 52

Av. 25 de Setembro Bus Stop

Av. 25 de Setembro

Av. 24 de Julho Bus Station

Av. 24 de Julho

Central Station

Bus Station Bus Station

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

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 $22 and takes 12h 10m 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 $22 and $96. 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 11h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. 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 7:00 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 8:30 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Maputo and to Pietermaritzburg

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