Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Bloemfontein
Pietermaritzburg
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Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
02:40
10:15
$25.19
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
07:10
17:15
$25.19
Flight
CemAir
Economy
07:55
17:40
$200.54
Flight
CemAir
Economy
12:00
17:40
$199.98
Flight
FlySafair
Economy
14:20
19:20
$181.49
Flight
FlySafair
Economy
16:10
08:05
$197.17
Flight
CemAir
Economy
17:00
08:05
$213.42
Flight
CemAir
Economy
18:00
08:05
$205.02
Flight
CemAir
Economy
18:40
08:05
$213.42
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
18:45
04:40
$26.39
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
18:50
04:45
$25.19
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
19:30
04:55
$26.39
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
19:45
05:10
$26.39
Flight
FlySafair
Economy
19:45
08:05
$159.08

How to get from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Travelling between Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 38.27 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 27.71.

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

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 11 hours to travel between Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg. Flight will bring you to your destination in 6h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 5m to reach Pietermaritzburg.

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

Travelling between Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg can be as cheap as USD 27.71 if you opt for a Intercape bus and as expensive as USD 38.27 if you buy a Intercape Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 4 from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg starting from 02:40 Bloemfontein until 19:45 Bloemfontein

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg

Intercape

What is the most popular transport to get from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Facts about the transport from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport6h 5m
Earliest Departure2:40 AM
Latest Departure7:45 PM
Departures per day4
Distance504 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, CemAir, Intercape