Bus Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West

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

today

tomorrow

$43

Sunday

$46

Monday

$43

Tuesday

$78

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	17h 5m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:30 AM	Beaufort West	Engen Garage		Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 PM to Engen Garage, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
	Intercape	17h 0m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:15 AM	Beaufort West	Engen Garage		Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:15:00 AM to Engen Garage, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	17h 5m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:30 AM	Beaufort West	Bus Stop		Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
	Intercape	17h 0m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:15 AM	Beaufort West	Bus Stop		Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	17h 5m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:30 AM	Beaufort West	Engen Garage		Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 12:25:00 PM to Engen Garage, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
	Intercape	17h 0m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:15 AM	Beaufort West	Engen Garage		Economy	$54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM to Engen Garage, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	17h 5m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:30 AM	Beaufort West	Bus Stop		Economy	$78	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
	Intercape	17h 0m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:15 AM	Beaufort West	Bus Stop		Economy	$91	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West via Mthatha, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  23h 40m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
- Computicket
  
  11h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  12:55 AM
  
  Beaufort West
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Beaufort West (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $36

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West is $36 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Beaufort West

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and Beaufort West are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Beaufort West.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Beaufort West, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 2 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	17h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:15 AM
Latest Bus	12:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	499.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Beaufort West: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$43

Sunday 12/07

$46

Monday 12/08

$43

Tuesday 12/09

$78

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $43, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $78.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West, with $43. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West

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 Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West 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 Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West, 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 Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Beaufort West

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Bus Stop

Donkin St

Engen Garage

Swartberg N1 Stop, , Rice Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Beaufort West bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 17h 5m to reach Beaufort West. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $91. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Beaufort West.

On average, how many connections are available from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West each day?

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West 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 Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West is offered by Intercape and takes 17h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West?

The earliest bus arriving in Beaufort West from Pietermaritzburg starts at 11:15 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 Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Beaufort West starts at 12:25 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 Pietermaritzburg Beaufort West route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Beaufort West, 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 Pietermaritzburg and Beaufort West?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Beaufort West

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