What's the distance between Bethlehem and Pietermaritzburg by coach?

The distance between Bethlehem and Pietermaritzburg by coach is approximately 159 miles (256 km).

What is the best way to go from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg without a car?

You can travel to Pietermaritzburg from Bethlehem by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	16:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 46m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	11:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	16:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 46m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	11:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	16:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	11:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	16:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 46m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	05:30	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	4h 50m	05:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

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Get from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 46mAverage duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bethlehem and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Bethlehem

A
Bethlehem
Engen garage, corner of Johan Blignaut and Airport road

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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Intercape

3.5/543,921 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to customer reviews, the overall experience with the service was satisfactory. However, there were consistent complaints about unpleasant odors coming from the toilets on board.

Intercape Mainliner Bethlehem Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

I booked a 11:30 am bus it arrived at 13:00 pm. Took 20 minutes to leave the departure station. I was supposed to arrive at 16:30 but arrived at 19:30. Please do better next time. We love intercape.

Njabulo D.

5 November 2025

I didn't enjoy my trip at all. The bus was dirty. I got a wet seat. The toilet was stinking all the way through.

Sinenhlanhla D.

21 December 2023

It's relatively affordable but there are technical things that needs maintenance in the bus

Thabiso R.

22 May 2021

Big Sky

3.5/53,017 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bethlehem, ZA to Pietermaritzburg

What's the distance between Bethlehem and Pietermaritzburg by coach?
The distance between Bethlehem and Pietermaritzburg by coach is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
What is the best way to go from Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg without a car?
You can travel to Pietermaritzburg from Bethlehem by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

No data

20/11

£22

Today

£21

22/11

£18

23/11

£35

24/11

£34

25/11

£34

26/11

£35

The cheapest trip from Bethlehem, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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

You can expect to pay from £18 to £70 for a bus ticket from Bethlehem, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-22.

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.