Bus and Coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein

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

today

£22

tomorrow

£15

Saturday

£20

Sunday

£20

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£24

Wednesday

£23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 20m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 30/07/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 31/07/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	9h 5m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 30/07/2026 12:25:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 30/07/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intercape	9h 10m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:00	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 30/07/2026 20:50:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 31/07/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercape	10h 25m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 30/07/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 31/07/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	9h 10m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:00	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 31/07/2026 20:50:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 01/08/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercity Xpress	10h 20m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 31/07/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 01/08/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	10h 25m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 31/07/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 01/08/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Intercape	9h 5m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 31/07/2026 12:25:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 31/07/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 25m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 01/08/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 02/08/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Intercape	9h 10m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:00	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 01/08/2026 20:50:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 02/08/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercape	10h 0m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:15	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 01/08/2026 11:15:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 01/08/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 25m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/08/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 03/08/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Intercape	10h 0m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:15	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/08/2026 11:15:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 02/08/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Intercape	9h 5m	12:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/08/2026 12:25:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 02/08/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intercape	9h 10m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:00	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 02/08/2026 20:50:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 03/08/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	9h 10m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:00	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 20:50:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercape	10h 25m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Intercity Xpress	10h 20m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	10h 0m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:15	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 11:15:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 03/08/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 10m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:00	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 20:50:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 05/08/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercape	10h 25m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 05/08/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Intercape	10h 0m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:15	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 11:15:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 25m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 21:20:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 06/08/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Intercape	9h 10m	20:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:00	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 20:50:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 06/08/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Intercape	10h 0m	11:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	21:15	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 11:15:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 05/08/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein is £15 on 31/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 44 coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 10 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Coach	11:15
Latest Coach	21:20
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	408.7 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest coach connections from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein

Every day, 10 buses from 3 coach companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Bloemfontein: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/07/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/07

Tuesday 28/07

Wednesday 29/07

Thursday 30/07

£22

Friday 31/07

£15

Saturday 01/08

£22

Sunday 02/08

£20

Monday 03/08

£15

Tuesday 04/08

£26

Wednesday 05/08

£24

Thursday 06/08

£17

Friday 07/08

£21

Saturday 08/08

£15

Sunday 09/08

£27

Monday 10/08

£27

Tuesday 11/08

£22

Wednesday 12/08

£15

Thursday 13/08

Friday 14/08

£22

Saturday 15/08

£22

Sunday 16/08

£24

Monday 17/08

£22

Tuesday 18/08

£22

Wednesday 19/08

£22

Thursday 20/08

£22

Friday 21/08

£22

Saturday 22/08

£21

Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein

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

With a price starting from £15, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein, with £15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein

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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein, 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 Bloemfontein are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein

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

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Tourist Centre

Park Road 60

N1 South

N8 & Kruger Avenue

Bus Stop

Sasol Andrews Gas Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg - Bloemfontein coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pietermaritzburg - Bloemfontein bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £41. 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 - Bloemfontein route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bloemfontein from Pietermaritzburg take?

The quickest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein is provided by Intercape and takes 9h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein?

The earliest bus to Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein?

The latest bus to Bloemfontein 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 - Bloemfontein route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Bloemfontein

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