Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

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Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on November 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
    		Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    		Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)Cheapest
    Intercape Mainliner
      		Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
      		Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)Fastest
      Intercape Mainliner
        		Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
        		Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)No tags

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        Get from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        1bus per day
        8h 30mAverage Duration
        247 milesDistance
        10kgCO₂ emissions

        Bus Pietermaritzburg to Welkom: Trip Overview

        Average ticket price$37
        Average bus trip duration8h 30m
        Number of daily buses1
        Earliest bus departure9:20pm
        Distance247 miles (398 km)

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        11/02
        $29
        11/03
        $34
        Today
        $30
        11/05
        $26
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        11/09
        $28
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        You can expect to pay from $26 to $39 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-05.

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