How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele start from $34. The average price for this route is around $41. 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 Matatiele?

The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 173 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Big Tree , Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , APM WC .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 1:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele generates an estimated 4 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 Matatiele?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 25m	8:10am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 25m	8:10am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 25m	8:10am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Pietermaritzburg	5h 40m	7:10am	MATATIELE	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	4h 35m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:30am	Pietermaritzburg	5h 40m	7:10am	MATATIELE	No tags
Bus	1:10am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	4h 40m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	4h 35m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:30am	Pietermaritzburg	5h 40m	7:10am	MATATIELE	No tags
Bus	1:10am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	4h 40m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	4h 35m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 25m	8:10am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	1:10am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	4h 40m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 25m	8:10am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 25m	8:10am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:34 AM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

173 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Big Tree

2.5/5121 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 11169 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $34

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Matatiele recent customer reviews

The bus was late, l waited for more than an hour and there were no communication whatsover with us

Mampho S.

May 23, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele 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 Matatiele?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele start from $34. The average price for this route is around $41. 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 Matatiele?
The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 173 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Big Tree, Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 1:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele generates an estimated 4 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 Matatiele?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01-24

$31

01-25

$32

Today

$32

01-27

$32

01-28

$31

01-29

$32

01-30

No data

01-31

$32

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $53 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2026-01-28.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.