Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

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Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Schedule

Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Airlink Economy #4Z73306:50 - 07:55ZAR 2,299
APM WC Luxury 09:00 - 16:30ZAR 2,090
Intercape Mainliner 11:00 - 18:00ZAR 935
Big Sky Express Luxury 12:00 - 18:30ZAR 330
Intercape Mainliner 17:00 - 05:50ZAR 505
APM WC Luxury 19:30 - 02:00ZAR 374
Intercape Mainliner 21:00 - 03:30ZAR 418
Intercape Mainliner 22:00 - 04:30ZAR 473

Transportation from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Facts about the transport from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day38
Distance459 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, APM WC, Big Sky Express, Big Tree, Citiliner Plus, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

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How to get from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Travelling between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 39.83 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 14.01.

How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 10m to reach Pietermaritzburg.

How much does it cost to get from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

Travelling between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg can be as cheap as USD 14.01 if you opt for a APM WC bus and as expensive as USD 39.83 if you buy a Intercape Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg ?

  • 38 from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg starting from 07:30 Johannesburg until 23:00 Johannesburg

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 118.69.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg

Airlink

Bus

Travelling from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg

APM WC, Big Sky Express, Big Tree, Citiliner Plus, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

What is the most popular transport to get from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus