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, Big Sky Intercity or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

£16

tomorrow

£15

Friday

£15

Saturday

£15

Sunday

£15

Monday

£17

Tuesday

£16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	09:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:20	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 09:15:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercity Xpress	5h 10m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:30	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 21:20:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 20:50:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 5m	09:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:20	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 09:15:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercity Xpress	5h 10m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:30	Bethlehem	Wimpy Bar	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 21:20:00 to Wimpy Bar, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 20:50:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

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	Bus Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 5m	09:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:20	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 09:15:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercity Xpress	5h 10m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:30	Bethlehem	Wimpy Bar	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 21:20:00 to Wimpy Bar, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 20:50:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 11:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 5m	09:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 09:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercity Xpress	5h 10m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:30	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 21:20:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intercape	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 20:50:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 11:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercity Xpress	5h 10m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:30	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 21:20:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intercape	5h 5m	09:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 09:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 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	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 12:25:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	09:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 09:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 5m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	16:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 11:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 20:50:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 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	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 12:25:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Intercape	5h 15m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:35	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 21:20:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	5h 10m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:30	Bethlehem	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 21:20:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 23/09/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intercape	5h 5m	09:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:20	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 09:15:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	4h 50m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	01:40	Bethlehem	Engen Garage	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 20:50:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 23/09/2026 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 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	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 21:20:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 23/09/2026 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem is £13 on 09/10/2026. 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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 43 coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bethlehem, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 12 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Coach	09:15
Latest Coach	21:20
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	253.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest coach connections from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem

Every day, 12 buses from 3 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 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

£16

Thursday 17/09

£15

Friday 18/09

£15

Saturday 19/09

£15

Sunday 20/09

£15

Monday 21/09

£17

Tuesday 22/09

£16

Wednesday 23/09

£17

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

£19

Saturday 26/09

£20

Sunday 27/09

£20

Monday 28/09

£19

Tuesday 29/09

£19

Wednesday 30/09

£20

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£20

Saturday 03/10

£19

Sunday 04/10

£23

Monday 05/10

£19

Tuesday 06/10

£19

Wednesday 07/10

£13

Thursday 08/10

£13

Friday 09/10

£13

Saturday 10/10

£13

Sunday 11/10

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 £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Bethlehem, with £15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

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

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Leinster Road

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Bus Stop

Engen Garage

Wimpy Bar

C/o Muller & Hospital Street

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 £13 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 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £54. 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 12 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 £21. 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 09:15. 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, Big Sky Intercity 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 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, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

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 12 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

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!