Bus Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$20

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

$20

Friday

$20

Saturday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:30 AM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
	Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:30 AM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
	Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:30 AM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:30 AM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:30 AM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
	Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
	Intercape	3h 55m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:30 AM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:30 AM	Empangeni	Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 7 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $20, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 1 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:35 AM
Latest Bus	5:35 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	108.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Empangeni: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$20

Tuesday 07/28

$21

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$22

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$20

Friday 08/07

$27

Saturday 08/08

$28

Sunday 08/09

$22

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$26

Wednesday 08/12

$22

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni, with $19. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni.

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Bus Stop

Museum & Tourist Office

Turnbull St

Dunne Rd

Dunne Rd 26

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni? Or which bus companies serve the route Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Empangeni bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 3h 55m to reach Empangeni. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Empangeni.

On average, how many connections are available from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni each day?

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni is offered by Intercape and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni?

The earliest bus arriving in Empangeni from Pietermaritzburg starts at 5:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Empangeni starts at 5:35 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Pietermaritzburg Empangeni route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni, passengers can travel with Intercape. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Empangeni by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape.

What can I take with me on the Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Pietermaritzburg Empangeni bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Pietermaritzburg Empangeni bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pietermaritzburg to Empangeni

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Empangeni

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Empangeni. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!