Bus Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay from various bus operators like Intercape or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$20

Saturday

$20

Sunday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 20m	3:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 25m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	4h 25m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station		Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 20m	3:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 20m	3:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 25m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 20m	3:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 25m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	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, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 20m	3:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	5:10 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 5:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 20m	3:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:50 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 25m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 4:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay is $17 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 23 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

Compare all providers like Intercape and Intercity Xpress that travel 5 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:10 AM
Latest Bus	4:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	114.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Richards Bay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$17

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$18

Thursday 07/30

$21

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

$20

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$29

Saturday 08/08

$25

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$23

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$21

Monday 08/17

$20

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

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

With a price starting from $17, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay, 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 Richards Bay are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Bus Station

Premium Promenade

Bus Stop

Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Richards Bay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 4h 25m to reach Richards Bay. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Richards Bay.

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 4h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay?

The earliest bus arriving in Richards Bay from Pietermaritzburg starts at 5:10 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 Richards Bay?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Richards Bay starts at 4:05 PM. 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 Richards Bay route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay, passengers can travel with Intercape and Intercity Xpress. 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 Richards Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay 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 and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Richards Bay

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