How far is Scottburgh from Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Scottburgh and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 83 km (52 miles).

Bus from Scottburgh to Pietermaritzburg starting at $28 | Compare & Save up to 36%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Scottburgh to Pietermaritzburg on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20pm	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	2h 10m	10:30pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:50pm	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	2h 10m	11:00pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:26 AM SAST.

Get from Scottburgh to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

84 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/510,951 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

According to customer reviews, the bus company is generally good and affordable. However, there have been complaints about some buses not meeting standards and providing a poor driving experience. Customers also mentioned rude behavior from drivers who drove aggressively.

Intercity Xpress Scottburgh Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

It is a good and cheap bus company. However this bus was not up to standard and was a bad drive. The driver was just as bad, he was rude to passengers and drove like he was in a sports car.

Leon F.

December 31, 2022

It was a OK trip just too many stops and the road works, need more information of actual drop point

Peter G.

November 29, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Scottburgh to Pietermaritzburg by bus

How far is Scottburgh from Pietermaritzburg?
The distance between Scottburgh and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 83 km (52 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$26

11-17

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Today

$28

11-19

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11-21

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11-23

$36

The cheapest trip from Scottburgh to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $43 for a bus ticket from Scottburgh to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-23.