Bus and Coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem from various bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

£27

tomorrow

£24

Tuesday

£40

Wednesday

£27

Thursday

£45

Friday

£19

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Wimpy Bar	Basic	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 01/02/2026 11:15:00 to Wimpy Bar, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 16:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Wimpy Bar	Basic	£39	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 01/02/2026 20:50:00 to Wimpy Bar, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 01:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 15m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:35	Bethlehem	Wimpy Bar	Basic	£44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 01/02/2026 21:20:00 to Wimpy Bar, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 02:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 45m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	18:10	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 01/02/2026 12:25:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 45m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	18:10	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 12:25:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 11:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 15m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:35	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 21:20:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 20:50:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 11:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 15m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:35	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 21:20:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 20:50:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 45m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	18:10	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£63	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 12:25:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem via Ladysmith, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  11:50
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  13:55
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 11:50:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- Intercape
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  15:00
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  18:10
  
  Bethlehem
  Engen Garage
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 15:00:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 20:50:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 15m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:35	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 21:20:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 45m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	18:10	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 12:25:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 20:50:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 15m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:35	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 21:20:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 45m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	18:10	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£62	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 12:25:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£74	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 11:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem via Ladysmith, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  11:50
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  13:55
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 11:50:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- Intercape
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  15:00
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  18:10
  
  Bethlehem
  Engen Garage
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 15:00:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 11:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 45m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	18:10	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 12:25:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Intercape	4h 50m	19:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	00:40	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 19:50:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 20:50:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem is £19 on 06/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 22 coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 7 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Coach	11:15
Latest Coach	21:20
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	253.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

Every day, 7 buses from 2 coach companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Bethlehem: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

Sunday 01/02

£27

Monday 02/02

£25

Tuesday 03/02

£40

Wednesday 04/02

£27

Thursday 05/02

£45

Friday 06/02

£30

Saturday 07/02

Sunday 08/02

£31

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

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

With a price starting from £19, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem, with £19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem, 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 Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem.

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Bus Stop

Wimpy Bar

C/o Muller & Hospital Street

Engen Garage

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem? Or which bus companies serve the route Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg - Bethlehem coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pietermaritzburg - Bethlehem bus trip is available from £19 and takes 5h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £74. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bethlehem from Pietermaritzburg take?

The quickest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem is provided by Big Sky Intercity and takes 4h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem?

The earliest bus to Bethlehem departs from Pietermaritzburg at 11:15. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem?

The latest bus to Bethlehem departs from Pietermaritzburg at 21:20. 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 Pietermaritzburg - Bethlehem route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem can travel with Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem 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 and Big Sky Intercity.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Pietermaritzburg Bethlehem 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 Pietermaritzburg Bethlehem 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 Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Bethlehem

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