Bus Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

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tomorrow

$20

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$18

Saturday

$20

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Monday

$18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 50m	6:20 PM	Shelly Beach	Bus Stop	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/5/2025 6:20:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/5/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 50m	7:45 AM	Shelly Beach	Bus Stop	11:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/7/2025 7:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/7/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	6:30 AM	Shelly Beach	Marine Dr Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Marine Dr Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/7/2025 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/7/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 50m	6:20 PM	Shelly Beach	Bus Stop	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/7/2025 6:20:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/7/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Shelly Beach	Marine Dr Bus Stop	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Marine Dr Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/7/2025 6:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/7/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	7:15 PM	Shelly Beach	Marine Dr Bus Stop	10:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Marine Dr Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/7/2025 7:15:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/7/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 50m	6:20 PM	Shelly Beach	Bus Stop	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/8/2025 6:20:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/8/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 50m	7:45 AM	Shelly Beach	Bus Stop	11:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/10/2025 7:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/10/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 50m	6:20 PM	Shelly Beach	Bus Stop	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/10/2025 6:20:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/10/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	6:30 AM	Shelly Beach	Marine Dr Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Marine Dr Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/10/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Shelly Beach	Marine Dr Bus Stop	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Marine Dr Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/10/2025 6:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/10/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	7:15 PM	Shelly Beach	Marine Dr Bus Stop	10:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Marine Dr Bus Stop, Shelly Beach (South Africa) at 11/10/2025 7:15:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/10/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg is $18 on 11/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Shelly Beach and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between Shelly Beach and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Shelly Beach and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Shelly Beach and Pietermaritzburg, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape and Intercity Xpress that travel 4 times every day by bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:20 PM
Latest Bus	7:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	82.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Shelly Beach for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

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Saturday

Sunday 11/02

Monday 11/03

Tuesday 11/04

Wednesday 11/05

$20

Thursday 11/06

Friday 11/07

$18

Saturday 11/08

$20

Sunday 11/09

Monday 11/10

$18

Tuesday 11/11

Wednesday 11/12

$20

Thursday 11/13

Friday 11/14

$19

Saturday 11/15

Sunday 11/16

Monday 11/17

Tuesday 11/18

Wednesday 11/19

Thursday 11/20

Friday 11/21

Saturday 11/22

Sunday 11/23

Monday 11/24

Tuesday 11/25

Wednesday 11/26

Thursday 11/27

Friday 11/28

Saturday 11/29

The cheapest time to travel from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $18, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Shelly Beach 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 Shelly Beach 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 Shelly Beach 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 Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Shelly Beach and Pietermaritzburg

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

Bus Stop

Marine Dr Bus Stop

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Service and Comfort on the bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Shelly Beach Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 3h 50m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $32. 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 Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 3h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Shelly Beach starts at 6:20 PM. 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 Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Shelly Beach for Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:45 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 Shelly Beach Pietermaritzburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Shelly Beach and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Shelly Beach 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 and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Shelly Beach 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 Shelly Beach 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 Shelly Beach 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 Shelly Beach to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Shelly Beach and to Pietermaritzburg

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