Bus Pietermaritzburg to Welkom: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

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

today

from $24

tomorrow

Friday

from $27

Saturday

Sunday

from $27

Monday

from $25

Tuesday

from $26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 9:20:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 9:20:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	12h 35m	7:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:25 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 7:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Intercape	12h 55m	7:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 7:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 9:20:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 9:20:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	12h 55m	7:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 7:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 9:20:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 9:20:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Intercape	12h 55m	7:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 7:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	EP Building		Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 9:20:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/19/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 30m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:50 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City		Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/19/2025 9:20:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/20/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
	Intercape	12h 55m	7:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:45 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City		Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/19/2025 7:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 8/20/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom is $24 on 8/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 2 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:50 PM
Latest Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	248.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Welkom: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

$25

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

$28

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

$28

Monday 08/18

$25

Tuesday 08/19

$26

Wednesday 08/20

$25

Thursday 08/21

$26

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

Sunday 08/24

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

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 Welkom 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 Welkom, 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 Welkom are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

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

Intercape from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:50 PM
Last Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Welkom

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Welkom bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Welkom bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 8h 30m to reach Welkom. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $44. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Welkom.

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Welkom bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom is offered by Intercape and takes 8h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?

The earliest bus arriving in Welkom 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 Welkom?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Welkom starts at 9:20 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 Welkom route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom, 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 Welkom?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Welkom

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