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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: June 2 at
    Destination city: Hopetown
    Destination location: Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: June 2 at
    Destination city: Hopetown
    Destination location: Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: June 2 at
    Destination city: Hopetown
    Destination location: Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: June 2 at
    Destination city: Hopetown
    Destination location: Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$39
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:25pm
Distance609 km

Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Hopetown

  1. How long is the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown?

    The bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown takes 12h 45m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Hopetown in about 12h 45m.

  2. How far is Pietermaritzburg from Hopetown?

    It's about 611 km (379 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown.

  3. What is the cheapest way to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$39, making this your best choice for this trip.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown?

    Taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown costs on average US$39.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown was searched and found on May 30, 2025 with a price of US$33

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

You can expect to pay from US$33 to US$50 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42 which is on 2025-06-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Hopetown, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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