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What is the best way to travel from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
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Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 20m
£14
£28
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Flight
1h 5m
£74
£110
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What is the cheapest way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

You can get to Pietermaritzburg with just £14 by taking a Bus from Intercity Xpress, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £14
tomorrow
from £18
Saturday
from £24
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £14
Tuesday
from £41
Wednesday
from £41

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £93
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £111

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £18
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    18:15
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £131
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £132

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £109
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    12:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £132

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £15
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £134

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £100
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £125

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £41
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £44
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £74
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £88
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    12:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £131

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £41
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £44
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £75
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £89
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    12:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122

What are the fastest trips from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

You can get to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in just 1h 5m with a Flight from South African Airlink. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

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from 1h 5m
tomorrow
from 1h 5m
Saturday
from 1h 5m
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from 1h 5m
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from 1h 5m
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from 1h 5m
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    Fastest Flights today

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £93
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £111
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    18:15
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £131
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £132
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £18
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £109
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    12:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £132
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £32
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £134
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £15
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £100
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £125
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £74
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £88
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    12:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £131
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £41
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £75
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    16:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £89
  • South African Airlink
    1h 5m
    0
    12:35
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    14:50
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £41
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £44
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg

What are the most popular stations in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg?

In Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, you will usually depart from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, while in Pietermaritzburg you will be arriving at Burger St. Coach Station, Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse or Train station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? With 4 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from Intercity Xpress.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from South African Airlink: you will get to Pietermaritzburg in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg are South African Airlink and Intercity Xpress, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kempton Park or to Pietermaritzburg Airport, and look at flights from Lanseria Airport, and landing at Pietermaritzburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

The most popular companies between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg, are South African Airlink and Intercity Xpress. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intercity Xpress

Airlines: South African Airlink

All you need to know when you travel from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg

How can I reach Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

The distance between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg is 440.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 75 kgs, and a flight 108 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

You can get to Pietermaritzburg with just £14 by taking a Bus from Intercity Xpress.

What is the fastest way to get from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Pietermaritzburg in just 1h 5m with a Flight from South African Airlink.

More routes to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and to Pietermaritzburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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