Bus Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

$38

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$34

Saturday

$34

Sunday

$34

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Big Sky Intercity	10h 20m	7:10 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Train Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Train Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
	Big Sky Intercity	9h 50m	7:40 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Bus Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	10h 20m	7:10 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Train Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Train Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:10:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
	Intercape	9h 50m	7:40 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Bus Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	10h 20m	7:10 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Train Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Train Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:10:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
	Intercape	9h 50m	7:40 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Bus Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:40:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	10h 20m	7:10 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Train Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Train Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:10:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
	Intercape	9h 50m	7:40 AM	Queenstown (ZA)	Bus Station	5:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Queenstown (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:40:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/3/2026 costs just $30, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 2 times every day by bus from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	9h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:10 AM
Latest Bus	7:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	258.7 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Queenstown (ZA) 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

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$34

Saturday 08/01

$38

Sunday 08/02

$34

Monday 08/03

$30

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$55

Saturday 08/08

$55

Sunday 08/09

$55

Monday 08/10

$47

Tuesday 08/11

$55

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$33

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

How to save money travelling from Queenstown (ZA) 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 Queenstown (ZA) 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 Queenstown (ZA) 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 Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Queenstown (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Queenstown (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg.

Bus Station

Shepstone Street 1

Queens Dr

Queens Drive 18

Shell Ultra City

Brewery 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 Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Queenstown (ZA) Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 10h 20m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $38. 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 Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Big Sky Intercity and takes 9h 50m. 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 Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Queenstown (ZA) starts at 7:10 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 Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Queenstown (ZA) for Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:40 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 Queenstown (ZA) Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, passengers can travel with Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Queenstown (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Queenstown (ZA) 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 and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Queenstown (ZA) 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 Queenstown (ZA) 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 Queenstown (ZA) 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 Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Queenstown (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Economy

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

More bus routes to Queenstown (ZA) and to Pietermaritzburg

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