Bus Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu - Compare all Companies

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

today

$26

tomorrow

$25

Saturday

$26

Sunday

$26

Monday

$20

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 30m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:55 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 11:25:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	4h 50m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 PM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 5:10:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 20m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:45 PM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 8:25:00 AM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Intercape	4h 50m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:00 PM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 6:10:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 15m	1:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:30 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 1:15:00 AM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 30m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:55 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 11:25:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
APM	5h 15m	2:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Qumbu	Shell Service Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 2:10:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	1:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:55 AM	Qumbu	Shell Service Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 1:10:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 30m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:55 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 11:25:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	5h 15m	1:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:30 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Basic	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 1:15:00 AM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
APM	5h 15m	4:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:25 AM	Qumbu	Shell Service Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 4:10:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 50m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 PM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Basic	$31	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 5:10:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
APM	5h 15m	2:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Qumbu	Shell Service Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 2:10:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 30m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:55 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 11:25:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
APM	5h 15m	4:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:25 AM	Qumbu	Shell Service Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 4:10:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 15m	1:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:30 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 1:15:00 AM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
APM	5h 15m	2:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Qumbu	Shell Service Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 2:10:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	1:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:55 AM	Qumbu	Shell Service Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 1:10:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 30m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:55 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 11:25:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	5h 15m	1:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:30 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 1:15:00 AM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 50m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 PM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 5:10:00 PM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 50m	12:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:35 AM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 12:45:00 AM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	5h 20m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:45 PM	Qumbu	Total Alexanders Service Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 8:25:00 AM to Total Alexanders Service Station, Qumbu (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu is $20 on 5/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Qumbu

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Qumbu.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 26 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Qumbu, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 11 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	140.5 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu

Every day, 11 buses from 5 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Qumbu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/30/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

Thursday 04/30

$21

Friday 05/01

$27

Saturday 05/02

$26

Sunday 05/03

$26

Monday 05/04

$20

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$20

Saturday 05/09

$20

Sunday 05/10

$20

Monday 05/11

$20

Tuesday 05/12

$20

Wednesday 05/13

$20

Thursday 05/14

$20

Friday 05/15

$21

Saturday 05/16

$24

Sunday 05/17

$21

Monday 05/18

$21

Tuesday 05/19

$24

Wednesday 05/20

$21

Thursday 05/21

$21

Friday 05/22

$20

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu

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

With a price starting from $20, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu

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 Qumbu 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 Qumbu, 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 Qumbu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu

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

Intercape from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	4/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Qumbu

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Total Alexanders Service Station

Aubert St

Shell Service Station

Aubert St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Qumbu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 30m to reach Qumbu. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Qumbu.

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu is offered by Intercape and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu?

The earliest bus arriving in Qumbu 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 Qumbu?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Qumbu starts at 11:25 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 Qumbu route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu, 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 Qumbu?

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

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

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

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 Qumbu

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