What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni is approximately 175 km (109 miles).

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

Buses departing from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg will take you to Art and Cultural History Museum in Empangeni.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 55m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 55m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 55m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:10 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Empangeni. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

178 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $83	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$31 - $71	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Stops in Empangeni

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Art and Cultural History Museum
Museum and Tourist Office, 42 Turnbull Street
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Intercape

3.5/544,017 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44017 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Empangeni recent customer reviews

Driver was friendly and helpful, felt safe on the trip,

Michelle F.

August 5, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni by bus

What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni is approximately 175 km (109 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni?
Buses departing from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg will take you to Art and Cultural History Museum in Empangeni.

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

$43

11-24

$28

Today

$44

11-26

$57

11-27

$59

11-28

$86

11-29

$86

11-30

$43

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $86 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-30.