Coach Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg from £14

Which bus from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

tomorrow

£15

Sunday

£14

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

£14

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	5h 30m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station		Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	4h 55m	14:30	Matatiele	Coach Station	19:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 14:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Intercape	5h 30m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Eagle Liner	3h 50m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	18:15	Matatiele	Coach Station	21:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 30m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Eagle Liner	3h 50m	17:00	Matatiele	Shoprite	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shoprite, Matatiele (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	18:15	Matatiele	Shoprite	21:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shoprite, Matatiele (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	4h 55m	14:30	Matatiele	Coach Station	19:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 14:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Intercape	5h 30m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Eagle Liner	3h 50m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	18:15	Matatiele	Coach Station	21:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	4h 55m	14:30	Matatiele	Coach Station	19:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 14:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Intercape	5h 30m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Eagle Liner	3h 50m	17:00	Matatiele	Coach Station	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	18:15	Matatiele	Coach Station	21:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Matatiele (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg is £14 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Matatiele and Pietermaritzburg?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Matatiele and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 coaches from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Matatiele and Pietermaritzburg, with 5 offers.

All facts for Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 4 times by bus from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg in one click. Book your Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Coach	17:00
Latest Coach	18:15
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	174.4 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and City to City

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?

Every day, 4 buses from 4 coach companies leave Matatiele for Pietermaritzburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£15

Sunday 07/12

£14

Monday 08/12

£17

Tuesday 09/12

£14

Wednesday 10/12

£20

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£14

Saturday 13/12

£15

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Matatiele and Pietermaritzburg

Here is a map with all coach stations in Matatiele and Pietermaritzburg. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Coach Station

Long Street 62

Shoprite

Heinz Motors

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Matatiele Pietermaritzburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Matatiele Pietermaritzburg bus trip is available from £14 and takes 4h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £34. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Pietermaritzburg.

How many connections are available for the Matatiele Pietermaritzburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Pietermaritzburg from Matatiele take?

The quickest coach from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg is provided by Intercity Xpress and takes 3h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £33. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Matatiele at 17:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Matatiele at 18:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Matatiele Pietermaritzburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Matatiele and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Matatiele and Pietermaritzburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the bus to Pietermaritzburg from Matatiele?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Matatiele Pietermaritzburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Matatiele Pietermaritzburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Matatiele and to Pietermaritzburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Matatiele and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!