Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

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Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg Schedule

Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Luxury 05:30 - 13:55ZAR 495
Big Sky Express Luxury 07:45 - 16:00ZAR 374
Intercape Mainliner 09:30 - 17:30ZAR 528
Intercity Xpress Luxury 11:00 - 18:20ZAR 526
Airlink Economy #4Z73512:35 - 13:40ZAR 3,142
Intercape Budgetliner 15:30 - 05:50ZAR 535
Intercape Luxury 17:00 - 01:05ZAR 574
Intercape Luxury 19:00 - 03:30ZAR 440
Intercity Xpress Luxury 20:45 - 05:00ZAR 601
Intercity Xpress Luxury 22:00 - 05:20ZAR 480

Transportation from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Facts about the transport from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day29
Distance534 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 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Travelling between Pretoria 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 54.82 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.91.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 40m to reach Pietermaritzburg.

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

Travelling between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg can be as cheap as USD 19.91 if you opt for a Intercape bus and as expensive as USD 54.82 if you buy a Intercity Xpress 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 Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg ?

  • 29 from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg starting from 05:30 Pretoria until 22:00 Pretoria

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 114.96.

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 Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg

Airlink

Bus

Travelling from Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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