Facts about the transport from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town
| Cheapest Transport | $46 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h |
| Earliest Departure | 8:10 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:10 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 100 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Airlink, Intercape |
Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town
Best Options
$46
$50
Other Options
Transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town
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Buses$ 45.10
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Flights$ 271.83
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Pietermaritzburg
To Pietermaritzburg
From Cape Town
How to get from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town
Travelling between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town 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 49.79 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 45.10.
How long does it take to get from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 23h 35m to reach Cape Town.
How much does it cost to get from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Travelling between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town can be as cheap as USD 45.10 if you opt for a Intercape bus and as expensive as USD 49.79 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 Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town ?
- 3 from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town starting from 08:10 Pietermaritzburg until 12:45 Pietermaritzburg
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town 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 Cape Town
Intercape
What is the most popular transport to get from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
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