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Which bus from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria is the best?

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

today
£12
tomorrow
£12
Sunday
£12
Monday
£12
Tuesday
£12
Wednesday
£11
Thursday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 6h 40m 23:20 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 06:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
City to City 4h 25m 01:20 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
Citiliner 4h 30m 00:45 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £13
Intercity Xpress 8h 5m 12:30 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 20:35 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 8h 45m 08:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 17:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 10h 45m 09:15 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 20:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
APM 7h 40m 21:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 05:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
Intercity Xpress 8h 5m 12:30 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 20:35 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 7h 55m 08:45 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 16:40 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
City to City 5h 5m 23:55 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 4h 40m 00:20 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
City to City 7h 40m 22:05 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 05:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
Eagle Liner 8h 45m 08:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 17:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Intercape 9h 10m 11:50 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 21:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Intercity Xpress 7h 10m 07:50 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 15:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 7h 40m 21:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 05:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
City to City 4h 25m 01:20 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
Intercape 7h 55m 23:50 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 07:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 8h 45m 08:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 17:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Intercity Xpress 7h 10m 07:50 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 15:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 7h 40m 21:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 05:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
Eagle Liner 8h 30m 20:15 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 04:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Intercity Xpress 8h 10m 23:35 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 07:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £15
Citiliner 8h 30m 20:45 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £17
Intercape 7h 0m 00:10 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 07:10 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 4h 25m 01:20 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £11
APM 4h 40m 00:20 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £12
Eagle Liner 8h 45m 08:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 17:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Intercity Xpress 7h 10m 07:50 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 15:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £15
Citiliner 4h 30m 00:45 Pietermaritzburg Montrose Coach Station 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 8h 5m 12:30 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 20:35 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 8h 45m 08:20 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 17:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
City to City 7h 40m 22:05 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 05:45 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £14
APM 8h 5m 22:10 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 06:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £17
Citiliner 8h 30m 20:45 Pietermaritzburg Burger St. Coach Station 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria is £11 on 15/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria. 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 125 daily coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 102 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 518 coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria, with 52 offers.

All facts for Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel daily 115 times by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria in one click. Book your Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 4h 25m
Earliest Coach 00:20
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 115 Ø
Distance 482.2 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria?

Every day, 115 buses from 8 coach companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Pretoria. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
Tuesday 15/09
Wednesday 16/09
Thursday 17/09
Friday 18/09
£12
Saturday 19/09
£12
Sunday 20/09
£12
Monday 21/09
£12
Tuesday 22/09
£12
Wednesday 23/09
£11
Thursday 24/09
£14
Friday 25/09
£11
Saturday 26/09
£13
Sunday 27/09
£13
Monday 28/09
£12
Tuesday 29/09
£12
Wednesday 30/09
£19
Thursday 01/10
£12
Friday 02/10
£11
Saturday 03/10
£13
Sunday 04/10
£12
Monday 05/10
£12
Tuesday 06/10
£12
Wednesday 07/10
£11
Thursday 08/10
£13
Friday 09/10
£16
Saturday 10/10
£13
Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria, with £11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria

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 Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria 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 Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria, 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 Pretoria are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Pretoria coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pietermaritzburg Pretoria bus trip is available from £11 and takes 4h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £50. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Pretoria.

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

Each day, the bus route from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria is offered by roughly 115 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Pretoria from Pietermaritzburg take?

The quickest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria is provided by City to City and takes 4h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria?

The earliest bus to Pretoria departs from Pietermaritzburg at 00:20. 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 Pretoria?

The latest bus to Pretoria departs from Pietermaritzburg at 23:55. 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 Pretoria route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. 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 Pretoria?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria 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, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria?

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 115 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria?

Prices and availability for 115 trips between Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Pretoria

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