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

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Welkom by coach is approximately 249 miles (401 km).

How can I travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Welkom from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:20	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 30m	05:50	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 30m	05:50	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Fastest
Bus	21:20	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 30m	05:50	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 07:25 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

247 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have reported that the staff members were very friendly and helpful, both at the Intercape offices and with the bus drivers. Despite some mentions of delays, overall experiences seem to be satisfactory.

Intercape Pietermaritzburg Welkom recent customer reviews

The staff members were very friendly and helpful from the Intercape offices to the bus drivers.

Asanda V.

14 February 2022

Can we please have a double story (sleepliner) in this route as it look more comfortable

Njabulo N.

23 March 2021

I did not enjoy anything, the driver was not driving well

Andiswa M.

13 May 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,002 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Welkom?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

Stops in Welkom

A - Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Welkom by coach?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Welkom by coach is approximately 249 miles (401 km).
How can I travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£23

17/11

£22

Today

£22

19/11

£22

20/11

£22

21/11

£23

22/11

£25

23/11

£23

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £30 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-11-19.