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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 19:20 SAST.
Compare 2 ways to travel from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pietermaritzburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
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| Average price£18 - £38 | Average duration4h 5m | 4kg CO₂e | ||
Shuttle | Average price£18 - £39 | Average duration4h 5m | 5kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Empangeni and Pietermaritzburg?
Stops in Pietermaritzburg
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Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Based on 43914 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £18
Intercape Mainliner Empangeni Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
The bus was on time and I’ve arrived on time but the urine smell was very very bad . Its smells really bad , they need to empty their toilet bin before travelling or clean the bus thoroughly so we dont get to smell pee the entire trip
Zinhle B.
Lovely bus had TV and aircon was clean and om time
Angelo M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg
What's the distance between Empangeni and Pietermaritzburg by coach?
The distance between Empangeni and Pietermaritzburg by coach is approximately 109 miles (175 km).
How can I get from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg without driving?
You can travel to Pietermaritzburg from Empangeni by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £13 to £23 for a bus ticket from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-23.
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