How far is Bloemfontein from Pietermaritzburg?

Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg are 410 km (254 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?

Buses departing from Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South in Bloemfontein will take you to Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg.

Bus Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	6:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 55m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 5m	4:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 5m	4:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 5m	4:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 55m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 5m	4:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 55m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 55m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 55m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 5m	4:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 55m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h 25m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 35m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

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Get from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

409 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,842 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the comfortable seating and punctuality of Intercape buses, highlighting their cleanliness and friendly staff. However, some users noted issues such as excessive heat inside the bus and non-functional charging ports. Overall, many travelers appreciated a safe journey with efficient service from this company.

Intercape Mainliner Bloemfontein Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

I'm extremely disappointed with my recent experience on Intercape Bus 703 from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg. The bus broke down not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES, leaving me and fellow passengers stranded. The lack of reliability and maintenance is appalling. To make matters worse, when I tried to reach out to the customer service team on WhatsApp, I was met with unhelpful and dismissive responses from Nerishka D. Her tone was mean and unprofessional, and she didn't even attempt to calm the situation or provide any meaningful support. As a regular Intercape customer, this experience has been a huge letdown. I've used their services every month, but after this, I'm not sure if I'll be continuing. The repeated breakdowns and poor customer service have left a sour taste in my mouth. Unless Intercape takes serious steps to improve their bus maintenance and customer service, I'd advise others to think twice before booking with them.

Thobani M.

June 7, 2025

The bus arrived and reached the destination exactly on time. The staff was friendly too.

Fikile N.

January 12, 2025

The bus departed Bloemfontein and arrived in PMB two hours late as a result I missed the meeting I had in PMB.

Daphney K.

April 8, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,000 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg by bus

How far is Bloemfontein from Pietermaritzburg?
Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg are 410 km (254 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?
Buses departing from Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South in Bloemfontein will take you to Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$47

11-17

$47

Today

$55

11-19

$66

11-20

$79

11-21

$79

11-22

$83

11-23

$85

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $116 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.