Bus Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville

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

today

$46

tomorrow

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

Friday

$46

Saturday

$48

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 0m	7:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:50 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/19/2026 7:50:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/20/2026 11:20:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
- Intercape
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  10:55 PM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 1/21/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 5h 35m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 0m	7:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:50 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/21/2026 7:50:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/22/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Montrose Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Montrose Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 2:20:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
- Intercape
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  10:55 PM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 0m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:50 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 8:50:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/24/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Montrose Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Montrose Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 2:20:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
- Intercape
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  10:55 PM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 0m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:50 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/24/2026 8:50:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/25/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Montrose Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Montrose Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 2:20:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
- Intercape
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  10:55 PM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 10:00:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville is $46 on 1/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 1 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus	$46
Fastest Bus	18h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:50 PM
Latest Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	288.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Carletonville: 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

$46

Tuesday 01/20

Wednesday 01/21

$46

Thursday 01/22

Friday 01/23

$46

Saturday 01/24

$48

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$48

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

$46

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville

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 Carletonville 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 Carletonville, 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 Carletonville are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Carletonville

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Caltex Garage

Fluorspar St 5

Total Garage

Osmium St 13

Engen N12 Convenience Centre

N12/R500

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Carletonville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 18h 0m to reach Carletonville. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $48. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Carletonville.

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville is offered by Intercape and takes 18h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville?

The earliest bus arriving in Carletonville from Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:50 PM. 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 Carletonville?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Carletonville starts at 8:50 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 Carletonville route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Carletonville, 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 Carletonville?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Carletonville

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