Bus Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

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

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$15

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Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 35m	6:05 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 3/18/2026 6:05:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	4h 40m	7:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	11:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 3/18/2026 7:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 3/18/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercity Xpress	4h 10m	5:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 3/18/2026 5:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	4h 35m	6:05 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	10:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 6:05:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	4h 40m	7:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	11:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 7:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercape	4h 50m	6:45 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	11:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 6:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercity Xpress	4h 10m	5:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 3/19/2026 5:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 3/19/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg is $15 on 3/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 8 times every day by bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:50 PM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	114.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Richards Bay for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/15/2026 and for the following days.

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Wednesday

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Saturday

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

$15

Thursday 03/19

$15

Friday 03/20

Saturday 03/21

Sunday 03/22

$15

Monday 03/23

$15

Tuesday 03/24

$15

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$20

Saturday 03/28

$26

Sunday 03/29

Monday 03/30

$23

Tuesday 03/31

$24

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$29

Friday 04/03

$23

Saturday 04/04

$24

Sunday 04/05

$27

Monday 04/06

$25

Tuesday 04/07

$17

Wednesday 04/08

$19

Thursday 04/09

$18

Friday 04/10

$18

Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

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

With a price starting from $15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg, with $15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

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 Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg 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 Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg, 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 Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

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

Intercape from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

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

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:05 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	3/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg

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

Bus Station

Premium Promenade

Bus Stop

Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Richards Bay Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 4h 35m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pietermaritzburg.

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

Every day, the Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Richards Bay starts at 5:50 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 Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Richards Bay for Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:00 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 Richards Bay Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg 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 Intercity Xpress.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richards Bay and to Pietermaritzburg

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