How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to East London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to East London start from $24. The average price for this route is around $35. 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 East London?

The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to East London is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 277 miles (446 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 15m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to East London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , Greyhound South Africa .

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

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to East London at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

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

What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to East London?

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 Pietermaritzburg to East London?

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 has the most timely service from Pietermaritzburg to East London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Pietermaritzburg to East London?

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 Pietermaritzburg to East London from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to East London on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	3:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	3:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	9h 55m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to East London on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 55m	7:20pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 5m	10:50am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	9h 55m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to East London on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	3:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 5m	10:50am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	9h 55m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to East London on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	3:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 5m	10:50am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	9h 55m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to East London on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 5m	10:50am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	9h 55m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to East London on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	3:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 5m	10:50am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	9h 55m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to East London on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	3:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 5m	10:50am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h 15m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	9h 55m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

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Get from Pietermaritzburg to East London

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

277 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and East London?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,100 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users generally appreciated the friendly and helpful attitude of the bus drivers, with some mentioning specific instances where staff went out of their way to assist passengers. The buses were noted for being comfortable overall. However, there were consistent mentions of delays in arrival times due to various reasons such as road works or accidents encountered during travel.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg East London recent customer reviews

Very bad experience, travelled for the whole,12 hours, bus breakdown in Mzimkhulu

Wanda L.

September 15, 2025

There was nothing enjoyable. Bus broke from Kokstad to about 15km to Mthatha. Luckily there was another one after us so we were asked to take our bags and occupy it. When we got at Umthatha, we had to occupy another bus for the second time now. First bus airconditioner was working, 2nd and 3rd bus was not.

Phindile S.

November 10, 2024

I did not enjoy trip bus was two hours late, was not performing, doesn't have power especially when it has to go up the hill, service your busses please

Kwanda D.

September 24, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,071 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Users have reported that while the pickup was punctual, there were delays in both departure and arrival times. Despite these timing issues, one user described their trip as great overall.

Big Sky Pietermaritzburg East London recent customer reviews

Firstly I love Big Sky bus as it has comfortability of seating space for legs and reclining chair to rest .Drivers though need to develop a more better attitude towards passengers .They have no mannerism of addressing a passenger .Secondly the bus arrived extremely late causing a very difficult experience as myself and 4 females stood outside as the depo closed.Timing is not of accuracy

Naeema B.

October 11, 2025

The trip was great, just that the bus arrived very late at the departure point, The bus was scheduled to depart at 11:25 pm, but we ended up departing around 00:00-00:30 am

Sanele N.

February 2, 2025

The toilet was smelly i was a bit scared since we had one driver from PMB to kokstad the atmosphere was lovely nice and warm or cool when needed

Rene' N.

January 7, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,169 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pietermaritzburg to East London 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 East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to East London start from $24. The average price for this route is around $35. 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 East London?
The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to East London is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 277 miles (446 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to East London at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to East London?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to East London generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to East London?
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 Pietermaritzburg to East London?
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 has the most timely service from Pietermaritzburg to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Pietermaritzburg to East London?
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

11/27

$29

11/28

$52

Today

$35

11/30

$47

12/01

$37

12/02

$31

12/03

$36

12/04

$36

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to East London was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $84 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.