Bus from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg on 29 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercity XpressBus
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091
PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:25 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 15mAverage duration
273 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg start from £14. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?

    The average bus journey time from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 273 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 15m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.

  3. Which bus companies service the Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?

    The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg at 08:10. And the latest bus departs at 08:10.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?

    A bus journey from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/11
£16
27/11
£27
Today
£27
29/11
£26
30/11
£26
01/12
£26
02/12
£17
03/12
£17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £27 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-02.

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