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Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on November 21 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Cheapest $35 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Fastest $45 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) No tags $40
Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on November 22 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Cheapest $40 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Fastest $52 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) No tags $45
Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on November 23 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Cheapest $35 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Fastest $45 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) No tags $40
Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on November 24 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Cheapest $35 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Fastest $45 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) No tags $40
Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on November 25 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Cheapest $38 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Fastest $49 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) No tags $43
Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on November 26 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Cheapest $54 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) Fastest $65 Bus 9:20pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) 8h 30m 5:50am
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) No tags $59
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:50 PM SAST.
View all departures Get from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Welkom? Stops in Pietermaritzburg Compare bus companies 3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5/5 43,920 reviews
Staff 4.3
Timeliness 3.2
Cleanliness 4.1
Wifi 1.2
Users have reported that the staff members were very friendly and helpful, both at the Intercape offices and with the bus drivers. Despite some mentions of delays, overall experiences seem to be satisfactory.
Intercape Pietermaritzburg Welkom recent customer reviews The staff members were very friendly and helpful from the Intercape offices to the bus drivers.
5 out of 5 stars
Asanda V.
February 14, 2022 Can we please have a double story (sleepliner) in this route as it look more comfortable
I did not enjoy anything, the driver was not driving well
3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5/5 3,016 reviews
Staff 4.4
Timeliness 3.3
Cleanliness 4.2
Wifi 1.5
Based on 3016 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $57
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom by bus
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Welkom? The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Welkom is around 401 km (249 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom? Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), in Welkom.
Find cheapest prices for buses Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $32 To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $32 to $64 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-23.
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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $32
