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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: PietermaritzburgDeparture location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: UpingtonDestination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: PietermaritzburgDeparture location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: UpingtonDestination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: PietermaritzburgDeparture location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: UpingtonDestination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Bus Pietermaritzburg to Upington: 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.
Pietermaritzburg to Upington Buses
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Daily Departures | 1 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 9:20PM |
Minimum Price | $33 |
Average Ticket Price | $38 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 19h30m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 19h30m |
Distance | 557 miles (897 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Upington?
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz StreetKgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay CentreFrequently asked questions for your trip Pietermaritzburg - Upington
The bus is the best choice to get to Upington without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
On average, the trip from Pietermaritzburg to Upington takes around 19h 30m, although the fastest bus will take 19h 30m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 558 miles (899 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance separating Pietermaritzburg and Upington is 558 miles (899 km).
You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with Intercape. The number of buses from Pietermaritzburg to Upington can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Upington as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The Intercape bus travels from Pietermaritzburg to Upington only once a day, at 9:20 PM.
If you're headed to Upington from Pietermaritzburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) and arrive at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Pietermaritzburg to Upington by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $33, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.
You can expect to pay around $38 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $33 to $78, so it's good to do your research before booking.
Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Pietermaritzburg to Upington. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pietermaritzburg to Upington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Upington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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