Bus Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or APM for the next days.

today

$39

tomorrow

$38

Sunday

$40

Monday

$25

Tuesday

$38

Wednesday

$38

Thursday

$38

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	24h 5m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/6/2026 12:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/7/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Intercape	27h 35m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/6/2026 5:10:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/7/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
Intercape	27h 40m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/6/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/7/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
Intercape	23h 35m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/6/2026 11:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/7/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 35m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/7/2026 11:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/8/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Intercape	27h 40m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/7/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/8/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
Intercape	27h 35m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/7/2026 5:10:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/8/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
APM	25h 55m	5:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$56	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/7/2026 5:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	24h 5m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/8/2026 12:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/9/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Intercape	23h 35m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/8/2026 11:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/9/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Intercape	27h 40m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/8/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/9/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	25h 55m	5:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/9/2026 5:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/10/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
Intercape	23h 35m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/9/2026 11:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/10/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Intercape	27h 40m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/9/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/10/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
Intercape	27h 35m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/9/2026 5:10:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/10/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	23h 35m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/10/2026 11:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/11/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
	Intercape	27h 40m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/10/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/11/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 35m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/11/2026 11:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/12/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Intercape	27h 35m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/11/2026 5:10:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/12/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
Intercape	27h 40m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/11/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/12/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 35m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/12/2026 11:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/13/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Intercape	24h 5m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/12/2026 12:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/13/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Intercape	27h 35m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/12/2026 5:10:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/13/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
Intercape	27h 40m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	$51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 3/12/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 3/13/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is $24 on 3/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 6 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	23h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Latest Bus	5:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	763.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

Every day, 6 buses from 3 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/01

Monday 03/02

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

Thursday 03/05

Friday 03/06

$41

Saturday 03/07

$38

Sunday 03/08

$40

Monday 03/09

$25

Tuesday 03/10

$38

Wednesday 03/11

$38

Thursday 03/12

$38

Friday 03/13

$40

Saturday 03/14

$38

Sunday 03/15

$25

Monday 03/16

$38

Tuesday 03/17

$38

Wednesday 03/18

$38

Thursday 03/19

$38

Friday 03/20

$38

Saturday 03/21

$43

Sunday 03/22

$40

Monday 03/23

$38

Tuesday 03/24

$43

Wednesday 03/25

$38

Thursday 03/26

$38

Friday 03/27

$51

Saturday 03/28

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $25, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town, 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 Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

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

Intercape from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	23h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Last Bus	5:10 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	3/5/2026

Big Sky Intercity from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price	$43
Fastest Bus	27h 35m
Earliest Bus	5:10 PM
Last Bus	5:10 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	3/5/2026

APM from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	25h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:05 PM
Last Bus	5:05 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	3/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Bakoven

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 Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town? Compare all modes of transports from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 25h 55m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

On average, how many connections are available from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is offered by Intercape and takes 23h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $41. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg starts at 8:25 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 Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Cape Town starts at 5:10 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 Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM. 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 Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town 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, Big Sky Intercity and APM.

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

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

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 6 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town. 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.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Cape Town

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