How much is the bus ticket from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg start at R 439. The average price for this route is around R 524. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?

The average bus journey time from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 189 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 40m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg at 16:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.

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

A bus trip from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg from R 325 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	23:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg on 10 January
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	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	23:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	4h 40m	23:40	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

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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 R 439, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 40mAverage duration

189 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 439 - R 744	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 439 - R 849	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 353 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45353 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 439

Intercape Mainliner Richards Bay Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

The ride itself was fine, however, the smell of urine from the toilet was horrendous to have to deal with for almost 5 hours. The top panel also fell out and hit the lady next to me on her head.

Michalyne P.

3 December 2025

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

Sivusile G.

21 January 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg start at R 439. The average price for this route is around R 524. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus journey time from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 189 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 40m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg at 16:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/01

R 636

06/01

R 471

Today

R 820

08/01

R 459

09/01

R 418

10/01

R 501

11/01

R 403

12/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of R 403

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 R 403 to R 820 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 R 403, which is on 2026-01-11.