What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto?

It's about 451 km (280 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Soweto from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Soweto on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Kondeni	8h 45m	3:10pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Kondeni	9h 5m	3:30pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Kondeni	9h 5m	3:30pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Kondeni	9h 5m	3:30pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Kondeni	9h 5m	3:30pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

451 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Enos Luxury Coaches

A good way to travel this route is with Enos Luxury Coaches buses. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $41 and the shortest trip taking about 545. Enos Luxury Coaches gets you where you want to go for a fair price.

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto by bus

What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto?
It's about 451 km (280 miles) from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto.

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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $38 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Soweto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-25.