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Next departures for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on November 18 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Cheapest $84 Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Fastest $91 Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $86 Bus 5:30pm
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) 22h 45m 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $91 Bus 5:30pm
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) 22h 45m 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $84
Next departures for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on November 19 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Cheapest $92 Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Fastest $113 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $109 Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $105 Bus 11:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 30m 10:15am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $108
Next departures for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on November 20 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Cheapest $87 Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Fastest $113 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $113 Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $96 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $96
Next departures for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on November 21 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Cheapest $97 Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Fastest $104 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $125 Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $113 Bus 11:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 30m 10:15am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $129
Next departures for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on November 22 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Cheapest $82 Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Fastest $98 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $113 Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $90 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $96
Next departures for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on November 23 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Cheapest $88 Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Fastest $98 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $109 Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $121 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $92
Next departures for Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg on November 24 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Cheapest $75 Bus 6:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 4:15pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) Fastest $94 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $121 Bus 7:15pm
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 22h 15m 5:30pm
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $83 Bus 8:10am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) 1d 1h 9:45am
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) No tags $104
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View all departures Get from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 23 hours, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies 3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5/5 43,842 reviews
Staff 4.3
Timeliness 3.2
Cleanliness 4.1
Wifi 1.2
Passengers have shared positive experiences with comfortable buses, professional drivers, and good customer care. Many appreciated the reclining seats and timely stops for refreshments. However, several reviews mentioned issues such as non-functional toilets during long journeys and delays due to bus maintenance problems like faulty air-conditioning or charging points not working properly.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews The 1st bus broke down in Worcester, we waited+-5 hours for a replacement bus. The 2nd bus had a breakdown at Montrose, setting us back even further. Upon arrival at Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu Natal, I discovered that my luggage was manhandled, resulting in my bag having been broken. (This is assumed happened at Worcester) When luggage was moved over.Some of my clothing were missing.
2 out of 5 stars
Faghmiedah S.
November 4, 2025 I enjoyed the comfort of transport and the driving what I did not really enjoyed is the fact that the bus was an hour later with no updates regards the matter
2 out of 5 stars
Bongani M.
October 10, 2025 This was first longest trip in a bus . Drivers were professional and patient . Intercape bus was in a good working condition.
I nearly died of cold though , if they keep the warmer on at all times since it's winter
3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5/5 3,000 reviews
Staff 4.4
Timeliness 3.3
Cleanliness 4.2
Wifi 1.5
Based on 3000 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $70
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg? 8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Map
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa Map
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town Map
Stops in Pietermaritzburg
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg by bus
How far is Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg? Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg are 1230 km (763 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg? Buses departing from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town 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.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $65 To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $130 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-22.
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.
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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $65
