What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Scottburgh?

It's about 83 km (52 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh.

Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh starting at $25 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	2h 30m	5:30pm	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	1h 50m	4:50am	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	2h 5m	5:10am	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	2h 20m	5:10pm	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:33 AM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

84 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercity Xpress

3/510,974 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10974 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $27

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Scottburgh recent customer reviews

Unprofessional reception. Was told bus was full. Eventually given a seat. Even though payment was made prior. Not happy

Greg P.

October 28, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh by bus

What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Scottburgh?
It's about 83 km (52 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

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11-19

$25

Today

$25

11-21

$25

11-22

$25

11-23

$25

11-24

$25

11-25

$25

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $44 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-21.