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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town: Trip Overview
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Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town by coach?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town by coach is approximately 763 miles (1230 km).
What is the best way to go from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. 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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$46 to US$117 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59, which is on 2025-07-15.
Usually MAINLINER, MAINLINER EXPRESS 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
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, get comfy and count the stars.
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 Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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Popular Buses Connecting Pietermaritzburg
Buses Leaving from Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Bloemfontein
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Durban
- Pietermaritzburg - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Pretoria
- Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Midrand
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Umzimkulu
- Pietermaritzburg - Harrismith
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Bethlehem
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Port Shepstone
Buses Going to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Cape Town - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Pietermaritzburg
- Durban - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Richmond - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Midrand - Pietermaritzburg
- Welkom - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Umzimkulu - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Vereeniging - Pietermaritzburg
- Potchefstroom - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Pinetown - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Empangeni - Pietermaritzburg
Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to George
- Coach Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Harare
- Coach Cape Town - Stellenbosch
- Bus Cape Town - Knysna
- Cape Town - Durban
- Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
- Coach Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Bus Cape Town - Butterworth
- Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Cape Town - Cofimvaba
- Bus Cape Town - Kimberley
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Coach Durban - Cape Town
- Bus Heidelberg - Cape Town
- Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from Worcester to Cape Town
- Coach Knysna - Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Matatiele - Cape Town
- Bus from Ngcobo to Cape Town
- Coach King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Bus Richards Bay - Cape Town
- Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from George to Cape Town
- Coach Swellendam - Cape Town
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Coach Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- East London - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Bus East London - Johannesburg
- Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban
- Coach Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus Johannesburg - East London
Popular airport transfers
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