Find coaches from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Next departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on 9 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner Express
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Cheapest
Big Sky
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Fastest
Intercape Mainliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags
Big Sky
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags

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Bus Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration23h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure07:30
Distance761 miles
Latest bus departure19:15

Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Pietermaritzburg

  1. What's the distance between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg by coach?

    The journey from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 763 miles (1230 km).

  2. How can I travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/10
US$51
07/10
US$47
Today
US$46
09/10
US$48
10/10
US$50
11/10
US$50
12/10
US$50
13/10
US$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 13 Oct 2025 with a price of US$43

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

You can expect to pay from US$43 to US$76 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$43, which is on 2025-10-13.

Usually Intercape 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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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