How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?

The cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo start from £17. The average price for this route is around £25. 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 Tsolo?

The average bus journey time from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 154 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Tree , Luvalo Brothers Transport .

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

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

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

A bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo produces an estimated 6 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 Tsolo?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	6h 5m	07:45	Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court	No tags
Bus	02:00	PIETERMARITZBURG	5h 50m	07:50	TSOLO	No tags
Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 15m	22:25	Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court	No tags
Bus	18:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 15m	23:25	Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court	No tags
Bus	23:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 50m	04:15	Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court	No tags

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 15mAverage duration

154 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Passengers have praised the drivers for their high standard of customer care, noting that they were apologetic and attentive despite delays. However, some users reported discomfort due to an unpleasant smell from the toilet during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

My only issue was the smell from the toilet... Couldn't sleep nor eat due to the smell

Nobuhle C.

15 April 2025

The bus came late Then the bus stuck near to kombo 😒😒😒

Murshad P.

27 December 2024

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 11169 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

Terrible, the bus was 1 hour 30 minutes late and it’s an old uncomfortable bus. I would not recommend it to anyone

Thalita M.

14 May 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Based on 12045 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 Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £22

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

Journey was great. Except for the driver who has no polite manner of speaking to customers. He needs to tone it down.

Khwezi N.

14 November 2024

Big Tree

2.5/5121 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.5

Luvalo Brothers Transport

4/564 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo

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 Tsolo?
The cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo start from £17. The average price for this route is around £25. 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 Tsolo?
The average bus journey time from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 154 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Tree, Luvalo Brothers Transport.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
A bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo produces an estimated 6 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 Tsolo?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.