How far is Pietermaritzburg from Pinetown?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Pinetown is around 50 km (31 miles).

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Pinetown from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Pinetown on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	1h	6:10pm	C/o Josiah Gumede Rd & Crompton St, Pinetown	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	30m	3:15pm	C/o Josiah Gumede Rd & Crompton St, Pinetown	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	50m	3:40pm	C/o Josiah Gumede Rd & Crompton St, Pinetown	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	50m	3:50pm	C/o Josiah Gumede Rd & Crompton St, Pinetown	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	1h	6:10pm	C/o Josiah Gumede Rd & Crompton St, Pinetown	No tags

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Pinetown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

50mAverage Duration

52 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/510,956 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Eagle Liner

3/510,261 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10261 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Pinetown recent customer reviews

Bit cramped, driver music maybe a bit loud for the trip, but great vibe

Jason T.

October 18, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,005 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercape

3.5/543,864 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Pinetown by bus

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Pinetown?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Pinetown is around 50 km (31 miles).

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

No data

11-18

$23

Today

$18

11-20

No data

11-21

$24

11-22

$23

11-23

No data

11-24

$23

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Pinetown was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $35 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Pinetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Big Sky 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.