How far is Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach?

The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust by coach covers an approximate distance of 159 miles (256 km).

Is there a way to reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg without a car?

You can reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 09:28 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 25mAverage duration

157 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,886 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43886 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 £17

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Volksrust recent customer reviews

I am satisfied and enjoyed the trip, I only didn't like the fact that the arrival time wasn't what was written on my ticket. Other than that I'm still going to book Intercape Mainliner💖

Lungisani P.

28 September 2025

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust

How far is Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach?
The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust by coach covers an approximate distance of 159 miles (256 km).
Is there a way to reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg without a car?
You can reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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£14

21/11

£15

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23/11

£27

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£16

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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £30 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-21.