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Check the bus schedule for Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £17
tomorrow
from £18
Monday
from £17
Tuesday
from £16
Wednesday
from £15
Thursday
from £15
Friday
from £16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 30m
    0
    05:10
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    12:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    18:20
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £19
  • Greyhound South Africa
    6h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:15
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    7h 10m
    0
    21:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:10
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Greyhound Australia
    6h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:15
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £18
  • Citiliner
    6h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:25
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £18
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 50m
    0
    19:15
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    03:05
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £20
  • Greyhound South Africa
    7h 0m
    0
    10:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    17:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £21
  • Greyhound Australia
    7h 0m
    0
    10:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    17:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    18:30
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Citiliner
    6h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:25
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £18
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    18:30
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £18
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 50m
    0
    19:15
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    03:05
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    7h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    15:30
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    7h 10m
    0
    21:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:10
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £17
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 30m
    0
    05:10
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £18
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £18
  • Citiliner
    6h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:25
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £15
  • City to City
    3h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    13:20
    Pietermaritzburg
    Montrose
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £16
  • Greyhound South Africa
    6h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:15
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £22
  • Delta Coaches
    6h 30m
    0
    18:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    01:25
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £26
  • Greyhound Australia
    6h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:15
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £30

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £15
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 30m
    0
    05:10
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    09:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:00
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £18
  • Citiliner
    6h 15m
    0
    21:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    03:15
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • City to City
    3h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    13:20
    Pietermaritzburg
    Montrose
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    6h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    05:00
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £19
  • Eagle Liner
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    16:00
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £21
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    14:40
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £21

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Johannesburg 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 132 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 35 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 443 coaches from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg, with 7 offers.

All facts for Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel daily 103 times by bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in one click. Book your Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 2h 50m
Earliest Coach 05:10
Latest Coach 23:00
Daily Bus Connections 103 Ø
Distance 444.3 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches, Greyhound Australia, City to City, Luvalo Brothers Transport and 1 more.

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

Every day, 103 buses from 11 coach companies leave Johannesburg for Pietermaritzburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 21/12/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
Wednesday 18/12
Thursday 19/12
Friday 20/12
Saturday 21/12
£18
Sunday 22/12
£18
Monday 23/12
£17
Tuesday 24/12
£17
Wednesday 25/12
£15
Thursday 26/12
£15
Friday 27/12
£16
Saturday 28/12
£17
Sunday 29/12
£15
Monday 30/12
£17
Tuesday 31/12
£15
Wednesday 01/01
£15
Thursday 02/01
£17
Friday 03/01
£17
Saturday 04/01
£15
Sunday 05/01
£15
Monday 06/01
£16
Tuesday 07/01
£16
Wednesday 08/01
£16
Thursday 09/01
£15
Friday 10/01
£17
Saturday 11/01
£15
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, with £15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

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

Intercape from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 6h 20m
Earliest Coach 12:00
Last Coach 23:00
Daily Connections 44 Ø
Found on 21/12/2024

Big Tree Coaches from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Big Tree Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Tree Coaches bus route Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price £34
Fastest Coach 3h 30m
Earliest Coach 20:00
Last Coach 20:00
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 20/12/2024

City to City from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 3h 10m
Earliest Coach 19:00
Last Coach 19:40
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 20/12/2024
In total 11 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 Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg? Compare all modes of transports from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg bus trip is available from £15 and takes 6h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 11 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £68. 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 Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is offered by roughly 103 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg take?

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is provided by Delta Coaches and takes 2h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £41. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Johannesburg at 05:10. 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Johannesburg at 23:00. 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 Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

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

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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