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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pietermaritzburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$33 - $70 | Average Duration4h 5m | 4kg CO₂e | ||
Shuttle | Average Price$33 - $71 | Average Duration4h 5m | 5kg CO₂e |
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Based on 43889 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $33
Intercape Mainliner Empangeni Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
The bus was on time and I’ve arrived on time but the urine smell was very very bad . Its smells really bad , they need to empty their toilet bin before travelling or clean the bus thoroughly so we dont get to smell pee the entire trip
Zinhle B.
Lovely bus had TV and aircon was clean and om time
Angelo M.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg by bus
How far is Empangeni from Pietermaritzburg?
The distance between Empangeni and Pietermaritzburg is around 175 km (109 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Art and Cultural History Museum, in Empangeni, and end it at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $23 to $43 for a bus ticket from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-23.
