Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Next departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg on August 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Eagle Liner
Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Johannesburg (Park Station)Cheapest
Eagle Liner
Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Johannesburg (Park Station)Fastest
Intercape Mainliner Express
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags
Big Sky
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses48
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance443 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg

  1. What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg is around 445 km (276 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-19
US$34
08-20
US$24
Today
US$17
08-22
US$16
08-23
US$16
08-24
US$18
08-25
US$18
08-26
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of US$16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-08-22.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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