Bus Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle: Trip Overview
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Intercape is a long-distance bus company operating mainly in South Africa, but also in Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. One of the largest and most reputable intercity bus operators in the region, Intercape buses are known for their safety, comfort, and convenience, presenting three bus classes: sleepliner, mainline and budgetliner, each with its own features and level of comfort. Every coach is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats, and onboard audio/video entertainment to make your journey even more enjoyable. The company operates a network of routes across South Africa and neighboring countries, connecting major cities and towns.
Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Newcastle recent customer reviews
No stop for us to stretch legs,to buy snacks,or to use garage bathrooms.
Punctual, comfort
Based on 4626 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $29.00
Citiliner Plus Pietermaritzburg Newcastle recent customer reviews
We know that the delay due road works between PMB and Durban.
Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle Buses
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Information on this bus route
| Daily Departures | 1 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 10:45AM - 10:50AM |
| Minimum Price | $16 |
| Average Ticket Price | $18 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 3h20m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 3h20m |
| Distance | 128 miles (206 km) |
| Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape, Greyhound South Africa |
Frequently asked questions for your trip Pietermaritzburg - Newcastle
The bus is the best choice to get to Newcastle without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
The travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle is about 3h 20m, but you can get there in as little as 3h 20m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 134 miles (216 km) that separate the two cities.
About 134 miles (216 km) separate Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle.
You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with Intercape and Greyhound South Africa. The number of buses running from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!
The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 10:45 AM and ending at 10:50 AM.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $13.
The average price of a one-way ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle is $18. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $13 and $29, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
About Bus Travel
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 Newcastle!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle.
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Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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