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Bus Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview
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Customers generally express satisfaction with their bus trips, highlighting punctuality and the friendly demeanor of drivers. They appreciate the comfortable air conditioning and neat buses. However, some users noted challenges such as narrow passages in certain buses, long distances between pick-up points and offices, short breaks during lengthy journeys, non-reclining seats causing discomfort on longer rides.
Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
The aircon was the perfect temperature. I did not like the fact that there is quite a distance between the intercape offices (in PE) and the pick up because I was carrying heavy luggage
Luyanda N.
The bus arrived 2 hours late and it did not arrive in time in Pietermaritzburg it arrived 4 hours later than the estimated time.
Unknown U.
The bus delayed by 3hours and I missed my second bus now I have to pay a.fee for me to be on the next bus
Athini M.
Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg buses
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg
How much does the Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg coach trip cost?
For coach travel from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, ticket prices typically start at US$41 and can reach a maximum of US$102. The actual price may differ based on factors like the time you plan to travel, the day of the week, and the coach service provider you select. To get accurate and up-to-date pricing information, check out all your options on our search tool.
How long is the coach ride from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
The average duration for a trip from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg by coach is around 13h 50m. The fastest coach journey typically takes 13h 35m. However, please keep in mind that your specific travel time may vary due to the prevailing traffic conditions along the route.
When is the first coach from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
The first departure to Pietermaritzburg is at 17:30. Keep in mind that departure times might change on weekends and holidays.
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth by coach?
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg by coach is approximately 411 miles (662 km).
Is there a way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
Is there am overnight coach from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
Yes, you can find coaches leaving until 19:55 and arriving the next day. Remember to bring along some essentials like a snuggly blanket and a few treats for a comfortable trip.
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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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$92 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31, which is on 2024-12-25.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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Popular Buses Connecting Port Elizabeth
Buses Leaving from Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria
- Coach Port Elizabeth - East London
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Bloemfontein
- Port Elizabeth - George
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Queenstown
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Plettenberg Bay
- Port Elizabeth - Durban
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysna
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Jeffreys Bay
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Mossel Bay
- Port Elizabeth - Welkom
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Colesberg
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Reddersburg
Buses Going to Port Elizabeth
- Bus from East London to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Uitenhage - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Durban - Port Elizabeth
- Plettenberg Bay - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth
- Coach George - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Mthatha - Port Elizabeth
- Knysna - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Mossel Bay - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Bloemfontein - Port Elizabeth
- Bellville - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Jeffreys Bay to Port Elizabeth
- Coach King William’s Town - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Cathcart - Port Elizabeth
Popular Buses Connecting Pietermaritzburg
Buses Leaving from Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Durban
- Pietermaritzburg - Pretoria
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Midrand
- Pietermaritzburg - East London
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Pinetown
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Harrismith
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Nelspruit
- Pietermaritzburg - Barkly West
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Umzimkulu
Buses Going to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Harrismith - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus East London - Pietermaritzburg
- Durban - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Welkom - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Pietermaritzburg
- Vereeniging - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Midrand - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg
- Queenstown - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Kimberley - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Pinetown - Pietermaritzburg
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Mthatha - Cape Town
- Durban - Pretoria
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Coach Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Cape Town - Queenstown
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
Popular international trips
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- Bus to Port Elizabeth
- Bus to Pietermaritzburg
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