How much is the bus ticket from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg start at R 958. The average price for this route is around R 1 532. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?

The average bus journey time from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg is 20h 45m, covering a distance of 1129 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Worcester to Pietermaritzburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky .

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

The earliest bus departs from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg at 13:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:40.

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

A bus trip from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 28 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 Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Worcester to Pietermaritzburg from R 882 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking	20h 50m	17:30	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking	20h	16:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking	20h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	20:40	Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking	20h 50m	17:30	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking	20h 45m	10:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:07 PM SAST.

Get from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 958, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

20h 45mAverage duration

1129 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Worcester and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Worcester

A
Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking
Mountain Mill Mall Parking Area, Entrance 1(Checkers), 13 Mountain Mill Dr, Hospital Hill, Worcester 6850, South Africa
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B
N1 - Shell Ultra City
N1, Worcester, South Africa
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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

3.5/544 238 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44238 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 958

Intercape Mainliner Express Worcester Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

Very bad and disappointed it broke down in Ladysmith en we were stuck there for 4 hours.

Bright H.

19 July 2025

We should at least have a break every 3 hours

Sanele N.

10 January 2019

Big Sky

3.5/53 095 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Worcester, ZA 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 Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg start at R 958. The average price for this route is around R 1 532. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus journey time from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg is 20h 45m, covering a distance of 1129 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Worcester to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg at 13:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Worcester to Pietermaritzburg produces an estimated 28 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 Worcester to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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01/12

R 1 657

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04/12

R 1 117

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07/12

R 1 174

The cheapest trip from Worcester, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 04 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 117

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 117 to R 1 866 for a bus ticket from Worcester, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 117, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.