How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

The cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay start from £36. The average price for this route is around £49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

The average bus journey time from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay is 18h 30m, covering a distance of 513 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 18h 30m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay at 08:25. And the latest bus departs at 17:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

A bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	18h 30m	11:40	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	Cheapest
	Bus	08:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	18h 30m	02:55	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:56 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 30mAverage duration

513 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Plettenberg Bay?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Visit page

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

A
Plettenberg Bay
Shell Ultra, Cnr N2 and Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,230 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,315 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
The cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay start from £36. The average price for this route is around £49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
The average bus journey time from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay is 18h 30m, covering a distance of 513 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 18h 30m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay at 08:25. And the latest bus departs at 17:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
A bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/01

£71

03/01

£131

Today

£77

05/01

£73

06/01

No data

07/01

No data

08/01

£58

09/01

£62

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay was searched and found on 8 Jan 2026 with a price of £58

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

You can expect to pay from £58 to £158 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Plettenberg Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £58, which is on 2026-01-08.

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.