Bus Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

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

today

tomorrow

$31

Sunday

Monday

$36

Tuesday

Wednesday

$62

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 0m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:25:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Intercape	11h 55m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Intercape	12h 20m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:30 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	11h 55m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Intercape	12h 20m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:30 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Intercape	14h 0m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 8:25:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 20m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:30 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$62	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Intercape	11h 55m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$63	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Intercape	14h 0m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:25:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown via Mthatha, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  17h 10m
  
  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
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Grahamstown
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown is $22 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Grahamstown

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Grahamstown, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 3 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	11h 55m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Latest Bus	6:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	341.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Grahamstown: 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

$31

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$36

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$62

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$46

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 Grahamstown

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

With a price starting from $31, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown, with $31. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown, 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 Grahamstown are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

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

Intercape from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

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

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	11h 55m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Last Bus	6:10 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Grahamstown

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Grahamstown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 14h 0m to reach Grahamstown. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Grahamstown.

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown is offered by Intercape and takes 11h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus arriving in Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Grahamstown starts at 6:10 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 Grahamstown route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown, 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 Grahamstown?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Grahamstown

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