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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town: Trip Overview
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Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Buses
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
How long does it take to get to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg by bus?
The trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town will take on average 1d 1h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 22h 30m.
What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town is around 1230 km (763 miles).
How often do buses run from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town each day?
You can expect around 2 buses plying this route, provided by Intercape and Big Sky.
When do the first and last bus leave from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
You can catch the first bus starting at 8:10am and the last one until 5:10pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg; it tends to be more affordable. Starting at US$46, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much is the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town costs on average US$56.
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Pietermaritzburg until 5:10pm and reaching Cape Town on the following day.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2024-11-23.
Usually BIG SKY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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Popular Buses Connecting Pietermaritzburg
Buses Leaving from Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Germiston
- Pietermaritzburg - Pretoria
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- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Knysna
- Pietermaritzburg - Grahamstown
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - East London
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- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Margate
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Pinetown
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Buses Going to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Harrismith - Pietermaritzburg
- Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Durban - Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Mooi River to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Estcourt - Pietermaritzburg
- Kimberley - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Graaff Reinet to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Stormsrivier - Pietermaritzburg
- Stellenbosch - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Potchefstroom - Pietermaritzburg
- Midrand - Pietermaritzburg
Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Bellville
- Bus Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town - George
- Bus from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Cape Town - Worcester
- Bus from Cape Town to Pretoria
- Bus Cape Town - Fort Beaufort
- Cape Town - Stellenbosch
- Bus from Cape Town to Queenstown
- Bus Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Cape Town - East London
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Bus Durban - Cape Town
- Knysna - Cape Town
- Bus from Ashton to Cape Town
- Bus Springbok - Cape Town
- Centurion - Cape Town
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
- Bus Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town
- Bus Idutywa - Cape Town
- Port Shepstone - Cape Town
- Bus from Cofimvaba to Cape Town
- Bus George - Cape Town
- King William’s Town - Cape Town
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Mthatha
- Durban - Pretoria
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bus from Mthatha to Cape Town
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus from Margate to Johannesburg
- Bus Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Bus from Benoni to Durban
- Bus Johannesburg - Margate
- Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
Popular airport transfers
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