Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

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Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg Schedule

Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Airlink Economy 06:50 - 17:40ZAR 5,369
Intercape Luxury 08:10 - 10:10ZAR 847
CemAir Economy 14:00 - 19:35ZAR 4,021
Airlink Economy 17:55 - 07:55ZAR 4,043
Intercape Mainliner 18:30 - 17:30ZAR 1,265
South African Airways Economy 21:15 - 07:55ZAR 5,435

Transportation from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure9:15 PM
Departures per day2
Distance100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, CemAir, Intercape, South African Airways

How to get from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 45.69 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 42.17.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 23h 45m to reach Pietermaritzburg.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

Travelling between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg can be as cheap as USD 42.17 if you opt for a Intercape bus and as expensive as USD 45.69 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 Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg ?

  • 2 from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg starting from 07:30 Cape Town until 17:30 Cape Town

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Cape Town 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 Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg

Intercape

What is the most popular transport to get from Cape Town 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