Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Pretoria
Pietermaritzburg
Wed, May 29
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$21
 
 
$56

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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$21
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

When you want to get from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 55.81. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 20.27.

How far is Pretoria from Pietermaritzburg?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg. Your trip will be a total of 332 miles (534 km). The flying distance is 573 miles (921 km).

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

The travel time from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 11 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Intercape: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 20.27 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 55.81.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg:

  • Bus tickets - USD 20.27 to USD 55.83;
  • Plane tickets - USD 117.02 to USD 129.43;

How many trips per day are there between Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 29 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 117.02.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Airlink

Buses

Taking a bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.