Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. | PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201 | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:09 AM SAST.
Get from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg
The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
According to users, the bus service is clean, comfortable, and convenient for long-distance travel. Additionally, drivers are noted to be friendly. However, there have been instances where buses experienced breakdowns or arrived over an hour late compared to the scheduled time.
Intercape Mainliner Newcastle Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
Clean , comfortable and convenient for traveling long distances compared to other vehicles.
Siyabonga M.
Couch had a breakdown and missed arrival time scheduled
Siyanda B.
Everything was good just the arrival time was over an hour later
Tariq W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle, ZA to Pietermaritzburg by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg start from $30. The average price for this route is around $36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus travel time from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg is 3h 10m, covering a distance of 206 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg at 12:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 12:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Newcastle to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newcastle, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newcastle, ZA to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $60 for a bus ticket from Newcastle, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-03.
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.
Top travelled bus routes
People from around the world trust Busbud
Popular bus departures from Newcastle
- Find bus tickets from Newcastle to Durban
- Newcastle to Johannesburg bus times and fares
- How to travel from Newcastle to Standerton
- Find bus tickets from Newcastle to Pretoria
- Newcastle to Heidelberg - GP bus times and fares
- How to travel from Newcastle to Germiston
- Find bus tickets from Newcastle to Midrand