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Bus Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview
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Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the friendly and attentive nature of the driver. The comfort and peacefulness of Intercape's Mainliner were also appreciated by travelers. However, some users noted discomfort during long rides due to seats that did not recline properly.
Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
I was travelling from Grahamstown, Eastern Cape to Pietermartizburg,Kwa Zulu Natal. Firstly a bus arrived on time and denied being the bus of departure and left us stranded there. After 25 minutes another bus arrives which now late and boards us in. Arrival time of the ticket was 7:35am, at 7:35am the bus was at its stop in Kokstad. I had a family commitment to attend at 10am which was the time we passed Richmond I'm so disappointed in the service. On the way the driver and conductor were careless and ignorant the bus was driving off road, at some point another car stopped us to let us know that the suite case compartment was not closed upon entering the bus driver and taxi was faced head to head the nearly swiped that taxi of its wheels. I honestly did not know that Intercape was a bus service for imbeciles please let us know next time. There was no communication whatsoever about the reasons of being late. The worst ever! Arriving at the destination 3 hours late has no excuse there wasn't even traffic those drivers had no idea where they were going.
Thobeka M.
There are too many delays, my bus was supposed to arrive at 07:30 it’s 11:36 now I’m still on the bus
Sinqobile M.
I enjoyed everything about intercape, it's very comfortable and peaceful, all in all thanks i really appreciated your Mainliner.
Mbuso Thuthuka K.
Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Grahamstown - Pietermaritzburg
How long is the trip from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg by bus?
The typical travel time from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg by bus is around 11h 45m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 11h 45m.
What is the travel distance from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?
The distance between Grahamstown and Pietermaritzburg is around 551 km (342 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, in Grahamstown, and end it at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg.
What is the cheapest way to go from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?
If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Pietermaritzburg from Grahamstown; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$36, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?
The bus fare from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg is approximately US$42.
Is there an overnight bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Grahamstown until 9:35pm and reaching Pietermaritzburg on the following day.
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$60 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28 which is on 2025-05-04.
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Popular Buses Connecting Grahamstown
Buses Leaving from Grahamstown
- Bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Grahamstown - Cape Town
- Grahamstown - Pretoria
- Bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg
- Bus Grahamstown - East London
- Grahamstown - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Grahamstown to Durban
- Bus Grahamstown - Pietermaritzburg
- Grahamstown - Jeffreys Bay
- Bus from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay
- Bus Grahamstown - Somerset West
- Grahamstown - Kokstad
- Bus from Grahamstown to Queenstown
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Buses Going to Grahamstown
- Bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown
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- Bus from Durban to Grahamstown
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- Port Elizabeth - Grahamstown
- Bus from Mount Frere to Grahamstown
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Grahamstown
- Kokstad - Grahamstown
- Bus from Tsolo to Grahamstown
- Bus Potchefstroom - Grahamstown
- Harding - Grahamstown
- Bus from Cathcart to Grahamstown
- Bus Cape Town - Grahamstown
- Mossel Bay - Grahamstown
Popular Buses Connecting Pietermaritzburg
Buses Leaving from Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Bloemfontein
- Pietermaritzburg - Durban
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - East London
- Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Germiston
- Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Estcourt
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Matatiele
- Pietermaritzburg - Midrand
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Grahamstown
- Pietermaritzburg - Kimberley
Buses Going to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Cape Town - Pietermaritzburg
- Durban - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Richmond - Pietermaritzburg
- Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Worcester - Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Mooi River to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Bethlehem - Pietermaritzburg
- Butterworth - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Stormsrivier to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Volksrust - Pietermaritzburg
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Bus Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Bus Pretoria - Cape Town
- Durban - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown
- Bus Johannesburg - Kimberley
- Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus from Idutywa to Johannesburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Durban
- Margate - Johannesburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Butterworth
- Bus Johannesburg - Margate
- Johannesburg - East London
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