Bus to Pietermaritzburg

All about buses to Pietermaritzburg

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Pietermaritzburg? Compare all 13 bus companies to Pietermaritzburg and find out departure and arrival times, all 5 bus stations in Pietermaritzburg, travel times and of course the best prices for the 743 daily buses to Pietermaritzburg.

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Country	South Africa
Bus Routes	743
Bus Stations	5
Cheapest Trip	$13
Most popular Bus Companies

Other companies are APM, Big Sky Intercity, Big Tree Coaches, Citiliner, Delta Coaches, Greyhound Australia and 3 more.

Cheap bus tickets to Pietermaritzburg

Eagle Liner

7h 10m

0

7:30 AM

Johannesburg
Park Station

2:40 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$13

A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 7:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercity Xpress

1h 15m

0

6:30 AM

Durban
Bus Station

7:45 AM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$15

A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Citiliner

1h 0m

0

9:00 AM

Durban
Bus Station

10:00 AM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 9:00:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
City to City

4h 35m

0

2:50 PM

Kokstad
Bus Station

7:25 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$18

A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 2:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape

3h 10m

0

10:45 AM

Harrismith
Shell

1:55 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$19

A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 10:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound South Africa

0h 55m

0

7:45 PM

Durban
Bus Station

8:40 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$19

A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 7:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Intercape

5h 30m

0

5:00 PM

Matatiele
Shoprite

10:30 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Basic

$20

A Bus from Intercape goes from Shoprite, Matatiele (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Big Sky Intercity

4h 10m

0

7:55 PM

Mount Frere
Steady Service Station

12:05 AM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Basic

$21

A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
APM

7h 0m

0

3:00 PM

Mthatha
Station

10:00 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Delta Coaches

7h 40m

0

3:10 PM

Mthatha
Shell Ultra City

10:50 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

First Class

$21

A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 3:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Luvalo Brothers Transport

8h 15m

0

3:00 PM

Mthatha
Station

11:15 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$22

A Bus from Luvalo Brothers Transport goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Big Tree Coaches

7h 35m

0

2:40 PM

Mthatha
Station

10:15 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$26

A Bus from Big Tree Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 2:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound Australia

0h 55m

0

10:00 PM

Durban
Bus Station

10:55 PM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$38

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 10:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Transit Liner

6h 30m

0

7:30 PM

Johannesburg
Park Station

2:00 AM

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Bus Station

0

Economy

$45

A Bus from Transit Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Pietermaritzburg over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Pietermaritzburg which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Pietermaritzburg.

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All bus stops in Pietermaritzburg

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

The most beloved bus stations in Pietermaritzburg

FAQs about the bus route to Pietermaritzburg

Is there a direct bus to Pietermaritzburg?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Pietermaritzburg depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Pietermaritzburg. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Pietermaritzburg?

Depending on which provider you travel to Pietermaritzburg with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Pietermaritzburg have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Free Luggage and Hand luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Member discount. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Pietermaritzburg?

There is a total of 5 bus stops in Pietermaritzburg. Most buses stop at Burger St. Bus Station. Check out our map of Pietermaritzburg to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Pietermaritzburg?

There are 13 bus providers going to Pietermaritzburg: Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, City to City, Citiliner, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Greyhound South Africa, Luvalo Brothers Transport, Delta Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Big Tree Coaches and Transit Liner

How can I find the best bus-deals to Pietermaritzburg?

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How much could I save by comparing buses to Pietermaritzburg?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Pietermaritzburg. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Pietermaritzburg, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

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The most searched bus routes to Pietermaritzburg

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Compare the bus with the other modes of transport to Pietermaritzburg

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Cities near Pietermaritzburg

Cities in and around Pietermaritzburg, such as Durban, Pinetown and Mpumalanga, are also served by national and international buses. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Pietermaritzburg with Stanger, Estcourt, Amanzimtoti and many other places via public transportation or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport shuttles to and from nearby airports, such as King Shaka Airport, Pietermaritzburg Airport. Where schedules are available, we will also show other modes of transportation in the local network.