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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Welkom: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:45am
Distance398 km
Latest bus departure9:20pm

Pietermaritzburg to Welkom Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Welkom

  1. How long is the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?

    The trip from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom will take on average 8h 30m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Welkom in 8h 5m

  2. How far is Pietermaritzburg from Welkom?

    The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Welkom is around 401 km (249 miles).

  3. 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.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Welkom from Pietermaritzburg; it tends to be more affordable. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$29, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?

    Taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom costs on average US$40.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Pietermaritzburg until 9:20pm and reaching Welkom on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05-05
US$41
05-06
US$34
Today
US$30
05-08
US$31
05-09
US$30
05-10
US$30
05-11
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05-12
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of US$30

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 US$30 to US$46 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 US$30 which is on 2025-05-10.

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 Welkom!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom, 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 Welkom.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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