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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg South
    Departure location: JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
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Bus Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$21
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:15am
Distance440 km

Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg South - Pietermaritzburg

  1. How long is the trip from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg by bus?

    The typical travel time from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg by bus is around 7h 30m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Pietermaritzburg in about 7h 30m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?

    The distance covered from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg is 443 km (275 miles).

  3. What is the cheapest way to go from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?

    The least expensive option to go from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$16, making this your best choice for this trip.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?

    The bus fare from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg is approximately US$21.

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

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05-29
US$16
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US$16
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US$15
06-01
US$16
06-02
US$15
06-03
US$16
06-04
US$16
06-05
US$17
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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 Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$17 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15 which is on 2025-06-02.

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