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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Big Sky ExpressBig Sky Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25
Average bus trip duration6h 40m
Number of daily buses41
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance275 miles (443 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Bus

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

Best price found
05/06
$29
05/07
$17
Today
$16
05/09
$16
05/10
$16
05/11
$17
05/12
$18
05/13
$17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $53 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-05-10.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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