Users have noted that the bus service provides a comfortable experience, with drivers showing patience and offering apologies for delays. However, there are mentions of buses arriving late and concerns about speeding at night. Additionally, some users reported being asked to leave waiting areas due to office closures while experiencing cold weather conditions outside.
Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
It was horrible, bus driver did not communicate issues that were occurring. Bus broke down multiple times, had to change busses and a 10 hour trip turned into 15 hours.
1 out of 5 stars
Bryce B.
We’ve been waiting for the bus for 2 hrs at the station, one of the ladies got mugged and when we tell the drivers about this,they were so rude saying it not their fault we should call the office
1 out of 5 stars
Thembisa N.
The bus had problems from the beginning but they continued and got stuck and the drives were rude
Frequently asked questions about travelling from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg by bus
What is the travel distance from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg?
The distance covered from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg is 462 km (287 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Railway Station, in King William’s Town, and end it at 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
11-23
$103
11-24
$86
Today
$98
11-26
$90
11-27
$79
11-28
$71
11-29
$55
11-30
$55
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $55
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $55 to $146 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-29.
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $55
