How far is Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach?

The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust by coach covers an approximate distance of 159 miles (256 km).

Is there a way to reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg without a car?

You can reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	No tags
Bus	09:55	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	5h 30m	15:25	Volksrust - Engen Garage, 19 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, Volksrust, 2470	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	16:15	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 20:21 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 25mAverage duration

157 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,018 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44018 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Volksrust recent customer reviews

I am satisfied and enjoyed the trip, I only didn't like the fact that the arrival time wasn't what was written on my ticket. Other than that I'm still going to book Intercape Mainliner💖

Lungisani P.

28 September 2025

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust

How far is Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach?
The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust by coach covers an approximate distance of 159 miles (256 km).
Is there a way to reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg without a car?
You can reach Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£16

25/11

No data

Today

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27/11

£18

28/11

£23

29/11

£13

30/11

£18

01/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £30 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Volksrust based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-29.

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