How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg start from $34. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

The average bus trip duration from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg is 13h 50m, covering a distance of 410 miles (661 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 35m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC .

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

The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg at 5:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 17 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 50m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	15h 15m	10:00am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	15h 30m	10:00am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	14h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	13h 35m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:24 PM SAST.

Get from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 50mAverage Duration

410 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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B
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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C
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
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E
Greenacres - Intercape Depot
19 Nile Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
F
Port Elizabeth
Intercape office, Link Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa

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

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared a generally positive experience with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and courteous drivers. Many appreciated the comfortable air conditioning and neat buses. However, some noted challenges such as narrow passages on return trips and short breaks during long journeys. A few also mentioned discrepancies in estimated arrival times or non-reclining seats affecting comfort levels.

Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

It would be helpful to announce people by name that are getting off at different stops as people do sleep or have loud speaker It painful to see someone missed stop because he slept now he gets off in the middle of no where to try hike back which is not safe or assist to get a connecting bys going his direction at the next stop Please dont do that to people Otherwise I didn't have a problem tnx

Shard S.

December 15, 2025

It was bad this time around...bus ha smoke coming out of it ,got us so scared, we only had one stop and it was so cold inside the bus. We kept going back and forth to tell the driver to turn on the AC

Nokwazi N.

December 2, 2025

Although the bus was late, the drivers drove well and the overall experience was pleasant.

Haydee B.

May 16, 2025

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg start from $34. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus trip duration from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg is 13h 50m, covering a distance of 410 miles (661 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 35m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg at 5:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 17 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01/27

$32

01/28

$29

Today

$32

01/30

$30

01/31

$29

02/01

$34

02/02

$34

02/03

$29

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $48 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2026-01-31.

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.