How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo start from $24. The average price for this route is around $44. 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 Tsolo?

The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 153 miles (246 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Tree , Luvalo Brothers Transport .

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

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

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

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo generates an estimated 6 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 Tsolo?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?

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 Tsolo from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	5h 5m	6:15am	Kwa Tsolo	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	5h 5m	6:15am	Kwa Tsolo	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	6h 5m	7:45am	Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 15m	10:25pm	Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	5h 15m	11:25pm	Tsolo - Next to Magristrate Court	No tags

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

153 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,349 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have praised the drivers for their high standard of customer care, noting that they were apologetic and attentive despite delays. However, some users reported discomfort due to an unpleasant smell from the toilet during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

My only issue was the smell from the toilet... Couldn't sleep nor eat due to the smell

Nobuhle C.

April 15, 2025

The bus came late Then the bus stuck near to kombo 😒😒😒

Murshad P.

December 27, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,331 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/53,012 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,975 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Tsolo recent customer reviews

Terrible, the bus was 1 hour 30 minutes late and it’s an old uncomfortable bus. I would not recommend it to anyone

Thalita M.

May 14, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/511,809 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

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 Tsolo recent customer reviews

Journey was great. Except for the driver who has no polite manner of speaking to customers. He needs to tone it down.

Khwezi N.

November 14, 2024

Big Tree

2.5/5119 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Luvalo Brothers Transport

4/564 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo 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 Tsolo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo start from $24. The average price for this route is around $44. 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 Tsolo?
The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 153 miles (246 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Tree, Luvalo Brothers Transport.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo generates an estimated 6 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 Tsolo?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo?
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

01/04

$23

01/05

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$21

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$23

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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $61 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Tsolo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2026-01-10.

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.