How much is the bus ticket from Upington to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Pietermaritzburg start at R 832. The average price for this route is around R 1 084. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Upington to Pietermaritzburg?

The average bus journey time from Upington to Pietermaritzburg is 19h 45m, covering a distance of 898 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 45m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Upington 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 Upington to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus departs from Upington to Pietermaritzburg at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 09:00.

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

A bus trip from Upington to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Upington to Pietermaritzburg from R 665 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	19h 45m	04:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:00 AM SAST.

Get from Upington to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 832, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 45mAverage duration

898 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Upington and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 419 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45419 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 832

Intercape Mainliner Upington Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

No complain

Ntombikhona M.

29 November 2024

Friendly and helpful staff

Sibongile Z.

4 April 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Upington 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 Upington to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Pietermaritzburg start at R 832. The average price for this route is around R 1 084. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Upington to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus journey time from Upington to Pietermaritzburg is 19h 45m, covering a distance of 898 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Upington 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 Upington to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Upington to Pietermaritzburg at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 09:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Upington to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 22 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

06/01

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09/01

R 855

10/01

R 1 034

11/01

R 855

12/01

R 855

13/01

R 855

The cheapest trip from Upington to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 09 Jan 2026 with a price of R 855

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

You can expect to pay from R 855 to R 1 203 for a bus ticket from Upington to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 855, which is on 2026-01-09.