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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091 | PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201 | CheapestFastest |
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Get from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg
The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg by bus
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How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg start from $20. The average price for this route is around $24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 273 miles (440 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 15m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
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 8:10am. And the latest bus departs at 8:10am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg South to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $21To 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 $21 to $28 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 $22 which is on 2025-12-20.
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