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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.
today
from $17
tomorrow
from $17
Saturday
from $18
Sunday
from $17
Monday
from $17
Tuesday
from $17
Wednesday
from $17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 25m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    1:55 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $17
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 45m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $17
  • Citiliner
    7h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $21
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 0m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:30 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $20
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 0m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:30 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 20m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:20 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $18
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $20
  • Citiliner
    7h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $21
  • Greyhound South Africa
    7h 15m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:15 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    10h 30m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $21
  • Citiliner
    7h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Big Tree Coaches
    10h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Tree Coaches
    First Class
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    10h 30m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $18
  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $21
  • Citiliner
    9h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:45 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 45m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $17
  • Citiliner
    7h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $17
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $18
  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $21
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • Citiliner
    8h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Pretoria
    Bosman Bus Station
    1:40 AM
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $23

Frequency of bus connections between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 118 daily buses from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 85 daily coaches between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 300 buses from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 96 times every day by bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 96 Ø
Distance 299.7 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, Citiliner, APM, Delta Coaches, Big Tree Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Greyhound South Africa and 1 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 96 buses from 11 bus companies leave Pretoria for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
$17
Friday 11/22
$23
Saturday 11/23
$18
Sunday 11/24
$17
Monday 11/25
$18
Tuesday 11/26
$17
Wednesday 11/27
$17
Thursday 11/28
$18
Friday 11/29
$17
Saturday 11/30
$18
Sunday 12/01
$23
Monday 12/02
$19
Tuesday 12/03
$23
Wednesday 12/04
$21
Thursday 12/05
$20
Friday 12/06
$17
Saturday 12/07
$32
Sunday 12/08
$32
Monday 12/09
$17
Tuesday 12/10
Wednesday 12/11
$21
Thursday 12/12
$38
Friday 12/13
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

These are the most booked bus companies between Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Pretoria Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 7h 10m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg?

This route is offered by 11 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $165. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pietermaritzburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 96 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 7h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Pretoria starts at 5:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Pretoria for Pietermaritzburg starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Pretoria Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Pretoria Pietermaritzburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Pretoria Pietermaritzburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Pretoria and to Pietermaritzburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Pretoria and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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