How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South start from $16. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South?

The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 273 miles (440 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40am.

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

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South from $19 | Compare & Save up to 50%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	8h 10m	5:50pm	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:06 AM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

273 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercity Xpress

3/511,347 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Johannesburg South recent customer reviews

The bus arrived on time,safe driving and very much responsible stuff

Lindelwa M.

January 11, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South start from $16. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South?
The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 273 miles (440 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/15

$15

12/16

$15

Today

$21

12/18

$20

12/19

$19

12/20

$20

12/21

$22

12/22

$23

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $23 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-19.