How far is Pietermaritzburg from Bethlehem?

The distance separating Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem is 159 miles (256 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem?

Buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem leave from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) and arrive at Bethlehem.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 45m	6:10pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	12:40am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 5m	4:20pm	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:36 AM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,844 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting early arrivals and excellent experiences. However, some noted inconsistencies in service quality. While one user enjoyed a professional return trip to Durban, they faced issues with ticket checking on their way there and experienced unprofessional behavior from staff during that leg of the journey.

Intercape Pietermaritzburg Bethlehem recent customer reviews

Service not consistent. Great service on my return trip, but poor on my way to Durban. First boarded a wrong bus as my ticket was not checked in Bethlehem. Was rudely referred to as the Bethlehem lady and threatened to be dropped at whatever station if the bus got full as I was in the wrong bus. But I presented my ticket and it was not checked. This bus got to my station at the time that I was supposed to board. I had no way of checking if it was correct or not. My return trip was blissful and the crew was very professional.

Mamorena M.

June 20, 2022

Amazing I received the best service

Lerato M.

September 4, 2024

I didn't enjoy your bathroom

Cebisile M.

March 20, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,002 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

Stops in Bethlehem

A - Bethlehem

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

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Bethlehem?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$26

11/17

$25

Today

$20

11/19

$24

11/20

$22

11/21

$23

11/22

$25

11/23

$23

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem, ZA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $34 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Big Sky 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.