Coach Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg from £37

Which bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£73

tomorrow

£62

Wednesday

£67

Thursday

£66

Friday

£67

Saturday

£67

Sunday

£67

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 15m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 11:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Intercape	22h 45m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£74	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
Intercape	26h 15m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Intercape	23h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	17:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	17:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Intercape	23h 15m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 11:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Intercape	26h 15m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Intercape	22h 45m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	26h 15m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Intercape	23h 15m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 11:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Intercape	23h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	17:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 18:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Intercape	22h 45m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	17:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Intercape	22h 45m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
Intercape	23h 15m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 11:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Intercape	26h 15m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 15m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Intercape	22h 45m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
Intercape	26h 15m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Intercape	23h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	17:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£74	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 18:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 15m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Intercape	23h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	17:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Intercape	26h 15m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Intercape	22h 45m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	23h 15m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 11:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Intercape	23h 0m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	17:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Intercape	22h 45m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
Intercape	26h 15m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£78	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is £37 on 26/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 coaches from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg, with 14 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 8 times by bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in one click. Book your Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg bus ticket starting from £37!

Cheapest Bus	£37
Fastest Bus	22h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Latest Coach	18:30
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	1,227.7 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cape Town for Pietermaritzburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 15/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

£73

Tuesday 16/12

£62

Wednesday 17/12

£67

Thursday 18/12

£66

Friday 19/12

£67

Saturday 20/12

£67

Sunday 21/12

£67

Monday 22/12

£64

Tuesday 23/12

£62

Wednesday 24/12

£42

Thursday 25/12

£40

Friday 26/12

£37

Saturday 27/12

£37

Sunday 28/12

£40

Monday 29/12

£37

Tuesday 30/12

£37

Wednesday 31/12

£37

Thursday 01/01

£37

Friday 02/01

£58

Saturday 03/01

£58

Sunday 04/01

£58

Monday 05/01

£58

Tuesday 06/01

£58

Wednesday 07/01

£58

Thursday 08/01

£60

Friday 09/01

£58

Saturday 10/01

£58

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

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

With a price starting from £37, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, with £62. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £67.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cape Town 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 coach from Cape Town 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 coaches from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg timetable.

Intercape from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

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

Cheapest Price	£62
Fastest Coach	22h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Last Coach	18:30
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	15/12/2025

In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Bakoven

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg? Compare all modes of transports from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Cape Town Pietermaritzburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Pietermaritzburg bus trip is available from £37 and takes 23h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £37 to £92. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Pietermaritzburg.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Pietermaritzburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Pietermaritzburg from Cape Town take?

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is provided by Intercape and takes 22h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £76. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Cape Town at 07:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Cape Town at 18:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town Pietermaritzburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg can travel with Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town 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 and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the bus to Pietermaritzburg from Cape Town?

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 bus for the Cape Town Pietermaritzburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town 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 travelling 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 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Pietermaritzburg

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