Bus Tickets from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg on November 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Cheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Fastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:41 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pietermaritzburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
189 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$33 - $70Average Duration4h 40m
5kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$30 - $77Average Duration4h 50m
6kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg by bus

  1. What is the travel distance from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?

    The distance between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg is around 186 km (115 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-20
$35
11-21
$33
Today
$28
11-23
$24
11-24
No data
11-25
$23
11-26
$38
11-27
$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $48 for a bus ticket from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-25.

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