What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?

About 153 miles (247 km) separate Pietermaritzburg and Tsolo.

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from $22

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 15 at 1:40am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: August 15 at 7:45am
Destination city: Tsolo
Destination location: Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 5m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 15 at 1:10am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
Arrival time: August 15 at 6:15am
Destination city: Tsolo
Destination location: Kwa Tsolo
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 5m
Departure time: August 15 at 1:40am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: August 15 at 7:45am
Destination city: Tsolo
Destination location: Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 5m
Departure time: August 15 at 6:10pm
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: August 15 at 11:25pm
Destination city: Tsolo
Destination location: Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 15m
Departure time: August 15 at 2:00am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG
Arrival time: August 15 at 7:50am
Destination city: Tsolo
Destination location: TSOLO
Operated by: Luvalo Brothers Transport
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 50m

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30

Average bus trip duration5h 15m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure12:45am

Distance153 miles (246 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Intercape

3.5/541,729 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have praised the drivers for their high standard of customer care, noting that they were apologetic and attentive despite delays. However, some users reported discomfort due to an unpleasant smell from the toilet during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

My only issue was the smell from the toilet... Couldn't sleep nor eat due to the smell

Nobuhle C.

April 15, 2025

Journey was great. Except for the driver who has no polite manner of speaking to customers. He needs to tone it down.

Khwezi N.

November 14, 2024

Terrible, the bus was 1 hour 30 minutes late and it’s an old uncomfortable bus. I would not recommend it to anyone

Thalita M.

May 14, 2024

APM WC

2/52,276 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.5

Based on 2276 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

My only issue was the smell from the toilet... Couldn't sleep nor eat due to the smell

Nobuhle C.

April 15, 2025

Journey was great. Except for the driver who has no polite manner of speaking to customers. He needs to tone it down.

Khwezi N.

November 14, 2024

Terrible, the bus was 1 hour 30 minutes late and it’s an old uncomfortable bus. I would not recommend it to anyone

Thalita M.

May 14, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,545 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2545 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $23

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

My only issue was the smell from the toilet... Couldn't sleep nor eat due to the smell

Nobuhle C.

April 15, 2025

Journey was great. Except for the driver who has no polite manner of speaking to customers. He needs to tone it down.

Khwezi N.

November 14, 2024

Terrible, the bus was 1 hour 30 minutes late and it’s an old uncomfortable bus. I would not recommend it to anyone

Thalita M.

May 14, 2024

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,634 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

My only issue was the smell from the toilet... Couldn't sleep nor eat due to the smell

Nobuhle C.

April 15, 2025

Journey was great. Except for the driver who has no polite manner of speaking to customers. He needs to tone it down.

Khwezi N.

November 14, 2024

Terrible, the bus was 1 hour 30 minutes late and it’s an old uncomfortable bus. I would not recommend it to anyone

Thalita M.

May 14, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510,070 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

My only issue was the smell from the toilet... Couldn't sleep nor eat due to the smell

Nobuhle C.

April 15, 2025

Journey was great. Except for the driver who has no polite manner of speaking to customers. He needs to tone it down.

Khwezi N.

November 14, 2024

Terrible, the bus was 1 hour 30 minutes late and it’s an old uncomfortable bus. I would not recommend it to anyone

Thalita M.

May 14, 2024

Big Tree

2.5/5110 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.6

Luvalo Brothers Transport

4/553 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.7

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $38 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-08-16.

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Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

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Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

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