Bus Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

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

today

$33

tomorrow

$35

Wednesday

$33

Thursday

$33

Friday

$34

Saturday

$33

Sunday

$33

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	5:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	13h 35m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	5:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	13h 35m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Intercape	14h 5m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	5:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	14h 5m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	5:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	14h 5m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	5:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	14h 5m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	5:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	14h 5m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	5:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 5:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	14h 5m	5:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 5:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	6:00 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 6:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 buses from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg, with 24 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/1/2026 costs just $27, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 7 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	13h 35m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	411.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Pietermaritzburg: 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

$38

Tuesday 07/28

$35

Wednesday 07/29

$38

Thursday 07/30

$38

Friday 07/31

$34

Saturday 08/01

$27

Sunday 08/02

$27

Monday 08/03

$27

Tuesday 08/04

$35

Wednesday 08/05

$35

Thursday 08/06

$56

Friday 08/07

$51

Saturday 08/08

$51

Sunday 08/09

$27

Monday 08/10

$27

Tuesday 08/11

$38

Wednesday 08/12

$33

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$33

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$33

Monday 08/17

$33

Tuesday 08/18

$33

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

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

With a price starting from $27, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, with $33. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

These are the most booked bus companies between Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg from our users.

Intercape from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg:

Cheapest Price	$33
Fastest Bus	13h 35m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Last Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	7/6/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg

Namhla Mtyobile , 12/26/2024

The bus came on time,it was very nice and neat and the driver was very kind and friendly

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg

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

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 13h 50m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $42. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pietermaritzburg.

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

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercape and takes 13h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth starts at 5:00 PM. 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:55 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 Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, 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 Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Pietermaritzburg

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