How much is the bus ticket from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg start from $20. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

The average bus trip duration from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg is 3h 10m, covering a distance of 129 miles (208 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress , Intercape .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus departs from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg at 11:40am. And the latest bus departs at 3:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

A bus trip from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St.	3h 25m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:40am	Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St.	3h 25m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St.	3h 25m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St.	3h 25m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940	3h 10m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:53 PM SAST.

Get from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

129 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511,097 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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.

Intercape

3.5/544,223 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to users, the bus service is clean, comfortable, and convenient for long-distance travel. Additionally, drivers are noted to be friendly. However, there have been instances where buses experienced breakdowns or arrived over an hour late compared to the scheduled time.

Intercape Mainliner Newcastle Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

Clean , comfortable and convenient for traveling long distances compared to other vehicles.

Siyabonga M.

April 18, 2025

Couch had a breakdown and missed arrival time scheduled

Siyanda B.

June 28, 2024

Everything was good just the arrival time was over an hour later

Tariq W.

March 29, 2024

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newcastle, ZA to Pietermaritzburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg start from $20. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus trip duration from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg is 3h 10m, covering a distance of 129 miles (208 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg at 11:40am. And the latest bus departs at 3:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/30

$27

12/01

$19

Today

$19

12/03

$25

12/04

$25

12/05

$25

12/06

$25

12/07

No data

The cheapest trip from Newcastle, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $42 for a bus ticket from Newcastle, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Intercape 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.