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Cheap buses leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

10:00PM
8h40m
6:40AM
Durban - Durban Station - 1 Jelf Taylor Cres.
Cheapest
Pretoria - Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
Cheapest
9:00PM
9h40m
6:40AM
Durban - Beach
2nd Cheapest
Pretoria - Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
2nd Cheapest
10:00PM
8h10m
6:10AM
Durban - DURBAN (STATION) - DURBAN STATION, COACH TERMINUS ,1 JELF TAYLOR CRES, STAMFORD HILL, DURBAN, 4001
Fastest
Pretoria - PRETORIA - BOSMAN STATION COACH TERMINUS, 4, SCHEIDING ST & BOSMON ST, PRETORIA WEST, PRETORIA, 0001
Fastest
11:30AM
8h15m
7:45PM
Durban - DURBAN (STATION) - DURBAN STATION, COACH TERMINUS ,1 JELF TAYLOR CRES, STAMFORD HILL, DURBAN, 4001
Pretoria - PRETORIA - BOSMAN STATION COACH TERMINUS, 4, SCHEIDING ST & BOSMON ST, PRETORIA WEST, PRETORIA, 0001
10:30PM
9h
7:30AM
Durban - Durban Station
Pretoria - Pretoria Station
Bus Durban to Pretoria: Trip Overview

Bus Durban to Pretoria: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$29
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 45m
Number of daily buses47
Earliest bus departure6:45 AM
Distance535 km
Latest bus departure10:30 PM
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According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by the company. They mention that sitting next to the toilet was unpleasant due to a strong smell and that the air conditioning was too high, making it very cold. Additionally, some customers experienced delays of up to four hours due to bus breakdowns.

Intercape Budgetliner Durban Pretoria recent customer reviews

The trip was unpleasant. Different brand bus with no toilet, on and off air-conditioning.

Mfanawethu N.November 20, 2023

It was extremely cold, the aircon.we froze to death. Besides that everything was good

Anele M.November 18, 2023

Best service 212 bus from Pretoria Bosman to Durban station. Drivers Baxolele and Bongani excellent service 💯 friendly and helpful. 05.11.2023

Khanyisile M.November 11, 2023

Big Sky Durban Pretoria recent customer reviews

All amenities provided, hygienic, staff professional

Zola Z.November 28, 2023

Very clean ND comfortable but very cold too. aircon was not working, couldn't even sleep

Busisiwe M.October 30, 2023

My trip was great bus conditioning, driver and he's co-driver they were good. Even thou the was horrible smell in the bus which I thing someone left a mess in the bathroom.

Nduduzo N.October 24, 2023

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by this bus company. They mention issues such as late arrivals and delays, which seem to be consistent across several reviews. Additionally, there are concerns about poor maintenance of the buses that may contribute to negative experiences.

Intercity Xpress Durban Pretoria recent customer reviews

I enjoyed thw comfort and music but this issue of changing from a good bus to a chicken bus at Park Station is so unfair

Tendai C.November 17, 2023

My experience was very disappointing, bus kept on stopping almost every 30 mins

Wanda D.October 23, 2023

Travel was good at the beginnings until we change buses my expected time for arrival was 5:00 pm in Pretoria but we arrived 7:00 travel 12hours to be in Pretoria from Durban so it was bad experience.

Louisah M.October 22, 2023

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service and request that the bus arrives on time. They also mention the importance of having a clean bus and functioning charging ports.

Greyhound Durban Pretoria recent customer reviews

The bus was okay till we got to the halfway point then it just didn't have power the poor driver tried but it really was a stressful drive the company seems to be declining since it came back at least we arrived safely thanks for that.

Moosa M.October 14, 2023

The bus arrived late, I was supposed to arrive to Pretoria at 8:30pm but we arrived at 10:38pm. What about our safety because there was no transport. The seat were dirty, had a bad smell and worse the air-conditioner was not working it was really unhealthy. I traveled 14hrs instead of the 10hrs they'd mentioned.

Khethiwe Gladys M.October 10, 2023

The bus was delayed by just over 3 hours, we were supposed to arrive at Pretoria latest by 7;00am, but we got there at 10:30 , I am not happy at all, the service was the worst i have ever experienced.

Andile M.October 3, 2023

According to multiple reviews, customers have reported safe travel and timely arrivals. However, there are also negative opinions about the service, mentioning issues such as late departures from Durban, uncomfortable buses with no air conditioning control resulting in excessive heat inside the bus.

APM Durban Pretoria recent customer reviews

I'm very dissatisfied with the bus today the bus was supposed to depart at 10pm and arrive here in PTA at 6+AM but it ended up arriving at 10.30am spent the whole of 2 hours at Montrose.

Sharon Nokuthula S.November 11, 2023

Terrible. After boarding at the beach front in Durban, the driver stopped at a garage to fill up. He mentioned that we may disembark while he fills up, which I did to use the restrooms. On my arrival back to the bus. The bus was gone including my luggage. I called the APM offices several times, no one answered. I had to make means to buy another ticket the following morning. I personally enjoyed nothing about this experience.

Sipho M.November 4, 2023

The APM bus dropped us in the street before our destination and left us for hours and we tried other means to go to Pretoria.

Zola G.November 2, 2023
South Africa Bus Companies: Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches

Durban to Pretoria Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses47
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:45AM - 10:30PM
Minimum Price$20
Average Ticket Price$29
Minimum Trip Duration8h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h45m
Distance535 km
Bus companies on this routeIntercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Africa Passenger Motors
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Durban - Pretoria

The average bus ticket price from Durban to Pretoria is $29. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Durban to Pretoria is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Durban and Pretoria is around 9h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 10m.This is the time it takes to travel the 535 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Durban to Pretoria can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Durban to Pretoria by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Durban to Pretoria, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress.

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

Best price found
11-27
CA$23
11-28
CA$26
Today
CA$18
11-30
CA$19
12-01
CA$19
12-02
CA$19
12-03
CA$23
12-04
CA$23
The cheapest trip from Durban to Pretoria was searched and found on Nov 29, 2023 with a price of CA$18

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

You can expect to pay from CA$18 to CA$69 for a bus ticket from Durban to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$19 which is on 2023-11-30.

Usually MAINLINER, BIG SKY EXPRESS 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 Durban to Pretoria.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 Durban to Pretoria, 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 Durban to Pretoria 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 Durban to Pretoria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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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