Bus Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA): Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$23

Sunday

$20

Monday

$24

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	9:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	6h 15m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:35 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:20:00 AM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	4h 45m	12:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:55 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 AM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Intercape	7h 5m	11:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:50:00 AM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	5h 35m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:55 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:20:00 PM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 15m	8:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:35 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercity Xpress	9h 0m	9:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercity Xpress	4h 50m	10:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 10:10:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Eagle Liner	5h 45m	8:45 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:30 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 PM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 10m	9:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$24	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:50:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	9:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 AM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	5h 50m	11:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:10 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 PM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 15m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:35 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:20:00 AM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	6h 0m	10:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:50 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	7h 5m	11:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:50:00 AM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 15m	8:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:35 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 8:20:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Eagle Liner	5h 0m	11:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:10 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:10:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Intercity Xpress	9h 0m	9:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 9:55:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercity Xpress	4h 50m	10:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 10:10:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 45m	12:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	4:55 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$33	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:10:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 15m	8:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:35 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:20:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercity Xpress	4h 50m	10:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:15 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Eagle Liner	5h 45m	8:45 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:30 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 PM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Intercity Xpress	9h 0m	9:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Ismail's Hardware Store	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 9:55:00 AM to Ismail's Hardware Store, Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercape	5h 35m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:55 AM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 9:20:00 PM to Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) is $20 on 12/1/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Heidelberg (ZA)

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and Heidelberg (ZA) are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA). Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Heidelberg (ZA).

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 72 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA), while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Heidelberg (ZA), with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 25 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	25 Ø
Distance	248.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

Every day, 25 buses from 4 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Heidelberg (ZA): 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

$23

Sunday 12/07

$20

Monday 12/08

$24

Tuesday 12/09

$20

Wednesday 12/10

$34

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$20

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 Heidelberg (ZA)

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

With a price starting from $20, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA). Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA), with $20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

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 Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA), 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 Heidelberg (ZA) are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

These are the most booked bus companies between Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) from our users.

Eagle Liner from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA):

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Last Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Intercity Xpress from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA):

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	9:55 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Heidelberg (ZA)

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Pietermaritzburg and Heidelberg (ZA).

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Heidelberg (Gauteng)

Ismail's Hardware Store

Kismet St 15

Krisant St

Krisant St,Heidelberg 6

Mall

N3 Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Heidelberg (ZA) bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 6h 15m to reach Heidelberg (ZA). Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $78. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Heidelberg (ZA).

On average, how many connections are available from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) each day?

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) bus route is served by approximately 25 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 3h 45m. 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 Heidelberg (ZA)?

The earliest bus arriving in Heidelberg (ZA) from Pietermaritzburg starts at 12:10 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 Heidelberg (ZA)?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Heidelberg (ZA) starts at 11:55 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 Heidelberg (ZA) route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA), passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. 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 Heidelberg (ZA)?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Heidelberg (ZA) 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, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pietermaritzburg to Heidelberg (ZA)

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Heidelberg (ZA)

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