Coach Pietermaritzburg to Welkom from £30

Which bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom. 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

£49

tomorrow

£46

Monday

£47

Tuesday

£54

Wednesday

Thursday

£47

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 30m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	05:50	Welkom	EP Building		Economy	£49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 21:20:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom via Durban, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  19:30
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Intercape
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  20:00
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  05:50
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 20:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 30m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	05:50	Welkom	Shell Ultra City		Economy	£46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 21:20:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom via Durban, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  19:30
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Intercape
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  20:00
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  05:50
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 20:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 30m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	05:50	Welkom	EP Building		Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 21:20:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom via Durban, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  19:30
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Intercape
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  20:00
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  05:50
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 20:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 30m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	05:50	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency		Basic	£54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 21:20:00 to TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom via Durban, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  19:30
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Intercape
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  20:00
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  05:50
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 20:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 30m	21:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	05:50	Welkom	EP Building		Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 21:20:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom via Durban, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  19:30
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Intercape
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  20:00
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  05:50
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 20:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom is £30 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

All facts for Pietermaritzburg to Welkom bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape that travel daily 1 times by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom in one click. Book your Pietermaritzburg to Welkom bus ticket starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus	£30
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Coach	21:20
Latest Coach	21:20
Daily Bus Connections	1 Ø
Distance	400.3 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?

Every day, 1 buses from 1 coach companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Welkom. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£49

Sunday 14/12

£46

Monday 15/12

£47

Tuesday 16/12

£54

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£47

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£47

Sunday 21/12

£47

Monday 22/12

£47

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom

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 Welkom 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 Welkom, 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 Welkom are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Welkom

Here is a map with all coach stations in Pietermaritzburg and Welkom. 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

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

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

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

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Welkom coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pietermaritzburg Welkom bus trip is available from £30 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £30 to £54. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Welkom.

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

Each day, the bus route from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Welkom from Pietermaritzburg take?

The quickest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom is provided by Intercape and takes 8h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?

The earliest bus to Welkom departs from Pietermaritzburg at 21:20. 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 Welkom?

The latest bus to Welkom 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 Welkom route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom 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 Welkom?

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

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

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 1 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and Welkom. 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 Welkom

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 Welkom

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