Bus Tickets from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

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TodayNov 22
from $74
TomorrowNov 23
from $69
SunNov 24
from $60
MonNov 25
from $59
TueNov 26
from $65
WedNov 27
from $61
ThuNov 28
FriNov 29

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Bus Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90
Average bus trip duration23h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance749 miles (1208 km)
Latest bus departure7:15pm

Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg Buses

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/20
$49
11/21
$76
Today
$74
11/23
$69
11/24
$60
11/25
$59
11/26
$65
11/27
$61
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 20, 2024 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $86 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2024-11-25.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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