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Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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

today
$11
tomorrow
$11
Thursday
$11
Friday
$11
Saturday
$16
Sunday
$11
Monday
$11

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 6h 40m 10:05 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 4:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $11
APM 6h 35m 9:20 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:55 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Intercity Xpress 8h 35m 9:40 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 6:15 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Eagle Liner 7h 25m 8:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Greyhound South Africa 6h 55m 10:05 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 3h 25m 1:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 4:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $11
APM 3h 35m 12:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 3:55 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Intercity Xpress 8h 35m 9:40 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 6:15 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Eagle Liner 7h 25m 8:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Greyhound South Africa 4h 0m 1:00 PM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 6h 40m 10:05 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 4:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $11
APM 3h 35m 12:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 3:55 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Eagle Liner 7h 25m 8:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Intercity Xpress 7h 0m 1:10 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 8:10 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19
Citiliner 7h 30m 8:45 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 3h 25m 1:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 4:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $11
APM 3h 35m 12:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 3:55 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Eagle Liner 7h 25m 8:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Citiliner 3h 30m 12:45 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19
Intercity Xpress 7h 30m 8:15 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 3h 35m 12:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 3:55 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Intercity Xpress 6h 0m 7:50 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 1:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Eagle Liner 7h 25m 8:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Citiliner 3h 30m 12:45 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19
City to City 4h 10m 11:55 PM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 4:05 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 6h 40m 10:05 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 4:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $11
APM 3h 35m 12:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 3:55 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Eagle Liner 7h 25m 8:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercity Xpress 6h 0m 7:50 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 1:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19
Citiliner 3h 30m 12:45 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 3h 25m 1:20 AM Pietermaritzburg Montrose Bus Station 4:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $11
APM 7h 55m 8:20 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $17
Eagle Liner 6h 40m 8:45 AM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 3:25 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercity Xpress 6h 55m 11:35 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 6:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19
Citiliner 7h 30m 8:45 PM Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is $11 on 5/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 112 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 78 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 441 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg, with 30 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercity Xpress, Intercape and Eagle Liner that travel 96 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus $11
Fastest Bus 3h 25m
Earliest Bus 7:50 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 96 Ø
Distance 276.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercity Xpress, Intercape, Eagle Liner, APM, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner, City to City and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Every day, 96 buses from 8 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/17
Monday 05/18
Tuesday 05/19
$11
Wednesday 05/20
$16
Thursday 05/21
$11
Friday 05/22
$17
Saturday 05/23
$16
Sunday 05/24
$11
Monday 05/25
$11
Tuesday 05/26
$11
Wednesday 05/27
$11
Thursday 05/28
$11
Friday 05/29
$11
Saturday 05/30
$16
Sunday 05/31
$11
Monday 06/01
$11
Tuesday 06/02
$11
Wednesday 06/03
$18
Thursday 06/04
$11
Friday 06/05
$11
Saturday 06/06
$18
Sunday 06/07
$18
Monday 06/08
$11
Tuesday 06/09
$18
Wednesday 06/10
$18
Thursday 06/11
$11
Friday 06/12
$18
Saturday 06/13

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $11, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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

Intercity Xpress from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Intercity Xpress

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 5h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:50 AM
Last Bus 11:35 PM
Daily Connections 23 Ø
Found on 5/19/2026

Eagle Liner from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Eagle Liner

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Bus 8:20 AM
Last Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 5/19/2026

APM from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

APM

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

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 3h 35m
Earliest Bus 8:20 PM
Last Bus 11:20 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 5/19/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg

Greyhound South Africa
Nonjabulo Nkomo, 5/10/2026
I am so frustrated by Greyhound the bus broke down at 12:45 until now, as im writing this it is 18:20 N3 after the Tugela Ferry plaza. We have spent 6 hours, we are hungry, we are also thirsty, the to ... I am so frustrated by Greyhound the bus broke down at 12:45 until now, as im writing this it is 18:20 N3 after the Tugela Ferry plaza. We have spent 6 hours, we are hungry, we are also thirsty, the toilet is smelling. We received messages saying other bus is coming in 45 minutes. Still nothing, we booked an early bus so that we will arrive early in Johannesburg and get transport to where we stay. Now we have to borrow money hence we will arrive late, there will be no public transport. Our safety is compromised, Greyhound is incompetent. I'm angry and disappointed
Citiliner
Melody Grantham , 5/2/2026
If you are travelling with children please don’t use this kak bus, greyhound to be specific. I have never been so humiliated in my life. The abuse my son and I endured was so horrific. When I arrived ... If you are travelling with children please don’t use this kak bus, greyhound to be specific. I have never been so humiliated in my life. The abuse my son and I endured was so horrific. When I arrived at the bust station I asked the receptionist to reserve two seats for me because I was travelling with a toddler and I booked two tickets. She said there is nothing she can do because is already coming from Durban and there are already passengers in the bus. What I should do is get on the bus first secure my seat then load my bag I did exactly that and the bus ( which came late as usual coz they don’t respect people’s time) started moving leaving my bag behind I spoke to the driver and the assistant about my bag being left behind and ohh my gosh those men are losers I hate them so much they started shouting at me, screaming at me telling how stupid I am all this in front of my son. The bust stopped and I had to run back for my bag I told them I needed two seats and the assistant said I should ask the passengers to move myself . Please don’t use this bus especially if you are a woman travelling with children coz they absolutely HATE women and children. We are just an inconvenience to them Greyhound should have stayed liquidated to save us all the misery cause honestly their service has gone to the dogs. I will never again use this trash bus.
Intercape
Nonhlanzeko Nene , 5/7/2025
I was travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg. Just after we passed Howick, the bus overheating so the driver could drive any further. We had to wait for the bus that was from Durban an we wa ... I was travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg. Just after we passed Howick, the bus overheating so the driver could drive any further. We had to wait for the bus that was from Durban an we waited for good 2 hours, there was no communication from the driver until the passengers enquired as to what the issue. We arrived in JHB 2 hours late. This was the horrible trip I’ve had and i wouldn’t recommend Intercape to anyone.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 6h 40m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $48. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Johannesburg.

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 96 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is offered by City to City and takes 3h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:50 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 Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, passengers can travel with Intercity Xpress, Intercape 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 Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercity Xpress, Intercape and Eagle Liner.

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

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

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 96 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg. 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

Prices and availability for 96 trips between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Johannesburg

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