What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Lenasia?

It's about 442 km (274 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 20m	5:35am	BP Nivana Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	7h 40m	5:20pm	Lenasia - Lenasia Signet Terrace Mall Lenasia, 1821	Fastest
Bus	9:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 20m	5:35am	BP Nivana Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 20m	5:35am	BP Nivana Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 20m	5:35am	BP Nivana Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	7h 40m	5:20pm	Lenasia - Lenasia Signet Terrace Mall Lenasia, 1821	Fastest
Bus	9:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 20m	5:35am	BP Nivana Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 20m	5:35am	BP Nivana Service Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:01 AM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

441 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,881 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43881 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 $38

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Lenasia recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour and a half late. I was late for my appointment cause of that

Felicia N.

October 23, 2025

Space and comfort

Aletia M.

December 10, 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,264 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,965 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10965 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $23

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Lenasia recent customer reviews

The driver was excellent but the bus was filthy

Lwandile Minenhle Nomali M.

July 12, 2025

The bus broke down multiple times and we arrived much later than expected

Mustafaa D.

September 30, 2023

Good service

Ilyas B.

September 22, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia by bus

What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Lenasia?
It's about 442 km (274 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$33

11-18

$28

Today

$28

11-20

$33

11-21

$30

11-22

$36

11-23

No data

11-24

$38

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $59 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Lenasia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually 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.