Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown on April 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, Bathurst Street (Next to Frontier Hotel)Cheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, Bathurst Street (Next to Frontier Hotel)Fastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, Bathurst Street (Next to Frontier Hotel)No tags
Big SkyBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, Bathurst Street (Next to Frontier Hotel)No tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, Bathurst Street (Next to Frontier Hotel)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:18 PM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 36,579, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
12h 20mAverage Duration
342 milesDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown start from CLP 36,579. The average price for this route is around CLP 48,968. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 342 miles (551 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 55m and is operated by Intercape.

  3. Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown at 8:25am. And the latest bus departs at 6:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown generates an estimated 13.766749999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    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 45780 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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
04/19
CLP 46,741
04/20
CLP 43,497
Today
CLP 30,568
04/22
CLP 34,426
04/23
CLP 37,825
04/24
CLP 42,352
04/25
CLP 38,925
04/26
CLP 37,779
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown was searched and found on Apr 21, 2026 with a price of CLP 30,568

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

You can expect to pay from CLP 30,568 to CLP 57,562 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 34,426 which is on 2026-04-22.

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