Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Schedule

Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Mainliner 01:00 - 08:00ZAR 554
African Passenger Motors Luxury 02:00 - 05:40ZAR 330
Airlink Economy #4Z73207:00 - 08:05ZAR 2,402
Intercape Luxury 09:20 - 16:35ZAR 374
Intercape Mainliner 10:20 - 17:05ZAR 374
Big Sky Express Luxury 13:20 - 20:05ZAR 418
APM WC Luxury Coach 14:00 - 18:00ZAR 880
Airlink Economy #4Z74217:05 - 18:10ZAR 2,223
Intercape Luxury 19:50 - 14:30ZAR 748
Citiliner Plus Luxury 21:30 - 05:00ZAR 389
Big Tree Luxury Coach 22:20 - 06:05ZAR 763

Transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Facts about the transport from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure1:00 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day34
Distance933 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 Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Travelling between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg 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 48.60 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.53.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 18h 40m to reach Johannesburg.

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

Travelling between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg can be as cheap as USD 17.53 if you opt for a Big Sky Express bus and as expensive as USD 48.60 if you buy a APM WC 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 Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg ?

  • 34 from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg starting from 01:00 Pietermaritzburg until 23:55 Pietermaritzburg

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 116.15.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg

Airlink

Bus

Travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg 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 Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg

APM WC, Big Sky Express, Big Tree, Citiliner Plus, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

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

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