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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle: Trip Overview

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$18
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:45 AM
Distance206 km
Latest bus departure10:50 AM

Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Newcastle from Pietermaritzburg, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures10:45AM - 10:50AM
Minimum PriceUS$16
Average Ticket PriceUS$18
Minimum Trip Duration3h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h20m
Distance206 km
Bus companies on this routeIntercape, Greyhound South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Newcastle

The average bus ticket price from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle is US$18. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle is around 3h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 20m.This is the time it takes to travel the 216 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Greyhound South Africa.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg

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