Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 55m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:25am
Distance664 km
Latest bus departure6:10pm

Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Port Elizabeth

  1. How far is Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth?

    It's about 662 km (411 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central), in Port Elizabeth.

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

Best price found
07-13
US$94
07-14
US$82
Today
US$94
07-16
US$88
07-17
US$73
07-18
US$91
07-19
US$62
07-20
US$66
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Jul 19, 2025 with a price of US$62

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

You can expect to pay from US$62 to US$120 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$62 which is on 2025-07-19.

Usually MAINLINER, 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.

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