What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay?

The distance between the two cities is 115 miles (186 km).

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Cheapest
	Bus	5:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 25m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:10 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richards Bay. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 25mAverage Duration

117 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $58	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$24 - $50	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,968 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting punctuality and the convenience of charging devices onboard. However, there are some suggestions for improvement regarding communication when buses run late and comfort on smaller buses for taller passengers. Overall, customers seem satisfied with their travel experience.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Richards Bay recent customer reviews

Enjoyed their service just for them to make sure to reassure their customers when their bus is late… Thanks

Misokuhle L.

October 12, 2025

I enjoyed the trip. My only gripe is that when we changed buses the small bus was uncomfortable for me as I am tall.

Zamokuhle M.

May 31, 2025

The toilets where absolutely disgusting and no toilet paper on the entire trip... woman are not catered for at all

Michelle F.

November 4, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay by bus

What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$24

11/23

$18

Today

$21

11/25

$42

11/26

$31

11/27

$19

11/28

$49

11/29

$26

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $54 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-27.