How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town start from $42. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 463 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 10m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town at 8:25am. And the latest bus departs at 6:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 20m	4:30am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 20m	4:30am	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 10m	3:20am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	12h 5m	8:30pm	Railway Station	No tags

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Get from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

463 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and King William’s Town?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Stops in King William’s Town

A
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
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B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,285 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, there are some concerns regarding the seating arrangement on the bus. It would be beneficial if passengers were seated according to their assigned seat numbers. Additionally, customers suggest that it would be helpful if the drop-off stations were announced at each stop.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg King William’s Town recent customer reviews

Very terrible, the bus came with a very terrible smell and said that the toilets were not emptied in Durban. The bus was late and kept taking very long breaks a 15 minute brake was made 1 hour I am not satisfied at all!

Limnandi N.

December 19, 2024

bus was 3 hours late. Second bus river drove very slowly and was giving us speeches

Martin N.

December 16, 2024

The journey was too bad, firstly the bus was late and there was no communication, secondly the bus broke when we were in Kokstad, thirdly the driving was worse we almost had an accident, the bus went off the road

Pelisa V.

October 29, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,109 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town start from $42. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 463 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 10m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town at 8:25am. And the latest bus departs at 6:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-02

$56

12-03

$55

Today

$46

12-05

$58

12-06

$44

12-07

$55

12-08

$52

12-09

$74

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $136 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-12-06.

Usually Big Sky, Intercape 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.