How much is the bus ticket from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg start at R 338. The average price for this route is around R 512. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?

The average bus journey time from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 165 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Delta Coaches , Big Tree .

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

The earliest bus departs from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg at 03:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:35.

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

A bus trip from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?

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 45626 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?

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 Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?

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 Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg from R 314 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg on 19 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:20	Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street	3h 30m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street	4h 10m	22:00	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street	3h 30m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	03:55	Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street	3h 40m	07:35	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	18:00	MOUNT AYLIFF	4h 15m	22:15	Pietermaritzburg	No tags
Bus	18:10	Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street	4h 35m	22:45	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	No tags

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Get from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 338, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

3h 45mAverage duration

165 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 737 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45737 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 R 413

Intercape Mainliner Mount Ayliff Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

The bus is comfortable and in good condition.i also enjoyed their driving is very good. I don't like that I was supposed to depart at 09h35 only for the bus arrive at 11h00

Khumalo S.

26 November 2025

APM WC

2/53 104 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53 417 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511 148 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/512 017 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Delta Coaches

1.5/54 116 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.9

WiFi0.3

Big Tree

2.5/5121 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg start at R 338. The average price for this route is around R 512. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus journey time from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 165 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches, Big Tree.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg at 03:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
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 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
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 Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg?
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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R 509

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R 404

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R 314

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The cheapest trip from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of R 314

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

You can expect to pay from R 314 to R 923 for a bus ticket from Mount Ayliff to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 314, which is on 2026-01-20.