Coach Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay from £16

Which bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay is the best?

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

today

£16

tomorrow

£16

Saturday

£16

Sunday

£16

Monday

£19

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	05:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 25m	16:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	20:30	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	05:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:15	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 05:25:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	16:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	20:30	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 25m	05:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	05:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:15	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Basic	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 05:25:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 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	4h 50m	05:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:15	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Basic	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 05:25:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 25m	16:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	20:30	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 25m	05:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	4h 25m	16:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	20:30	Richards Bay	Coach Station		Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
	Intercape	4h 25m	05:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station		Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	16:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	20:30	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 25m	05:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	05:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:15	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 05:25:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	4h 25m	05:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop		Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 05:35:00 to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
	Intercape	4h 25m	16:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	20:30	Richards Bay	Bus Stop		Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 16:05:00 to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 50m	05:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:15	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 05:25:00 to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 25m	16:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	20:30	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 25m	05:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay is £16 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 25 coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay, with 16 offers.

All facts for Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape that travel daily 5 times by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay in one click. Book your Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Coach	05:25
Latest Coach	16:05
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	184.6 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay?

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Richards Bay. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 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

£16

Friday 05/12

£16

Saturday 06/12

£17

Sunday 07/12

£22

Monday 08/12

£19

Tuesday 09/12

£17

Wednesday 10/12

£18

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£21

Saturday 13/12

£17

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£18

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

£18

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

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

With a price starting from £16, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay, with £16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay, 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 Richards Bay are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay

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

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Coach Station

Premium Promenade

Bus Stop

Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay

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

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Richards Bay coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pietermaritzburg Richards Bay bus trip is available from £16 and takes 4h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Richards Bay.

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

Each day, the bus route from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Richards Bay from Pietermaritzburg take?

The quickest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay is provided by Intercape and takes 4h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay?

The earliest bus to Richards Bay departs from Pietermaritzburg at 05:25. 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 Richards Bay?

The latest bus to Richards Bay departs from Pietermaritzburg at 16:05. 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 Richards Bay route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay can travel with Intercape. 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 Richards Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay on your planned travel date.

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

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 Richards Bay

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