How far is Pietermaritzburg from Richards Bay by coach?

The distance between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg by coach is approximately 115 miles (186 km).

Is there a way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Richards Bay without a car?

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

Bus Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	23:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	20:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	20:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	20:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	23:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:55 SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pietermaritzburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 40mAverage duration

117 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£18 - £38	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£16 - £42	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43846 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 £18

Intercape Mainliner Richards Bay Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

I enjoyed how friendly the staff and how seamless the trip was .

Sivusile G.

21 January 2025

Vilamora

2/5776 reviews

Staff2.4

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.3

WiFi0.4

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

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Richards Bay by coach?
The distance between Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg by coach is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
Is there a way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Richards Bay without a car?
You can travel to Pietermaritzburg from Richards Bay 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

16/11

£14

17/11

£13

Today

£13

19/11

£14

20/11

£19

21/11

£14

22/11

£13

23/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 17 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 Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £24 for a bus ticket from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-22.