Bus and Coach from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

£24

tomorrow

Thursday

£34

Friday

£26

Saturday

£24

Sunday

£24

Monday

£24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 5m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 18:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Intercape	13h 50m	19:55	Port Elizabeth	Engen	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 19:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	17:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 35m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 18:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Intercape	14h 35m	17:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	14h 5m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 50m	19:55	Port Elizabeth	Engen	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 19:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 5m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 50m	19:55	Port Elizabeth	Engen	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 19:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	13h 35m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 18:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Intercape	14h 35m	17:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 5m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 18:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Intercape	31h 35m	00:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 00:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 35m
Intercape	13h 50m	19:55	Port Elizabeth	Engen	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 19:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 5m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 50m	19:55	Port Elizabeth	Engen	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 19:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	13h 35m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 18:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Intercape	14h 35m	17:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 5m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 17:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	13h 35m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 18:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Intercape	13h 50m	19:55	Port Elizabeth	Engen	09:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 19:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 35m	17:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	07:35	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Basic	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 17:00:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg is £24 on 05/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 6 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus	£24
Fastest Bus	13h 35m
Earliest Coach	17:00
Latest Coach	19:55
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	661.5 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

Cheapest coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Port Elizabeth for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£28

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

£34

Friday 08/05

£26

Saturday 09/05

£34

Sunday 10/05

£26

Monday 11/05

£26

Tuesday 12/05

£26

Wednesday 13/05

£28

Thursday 14/05

£27

Friday 15/05

£26

Saturday 16/05

£26

Sunday 17/05

£26

Monday 18/05

£27

Tuesday 19/05

£26

Wednesday 20/05

£33

Thursday 21/05

£33

Friday 22/05

£26

Saturday 23/05

£26

Sunday 24/05

£26

Monday 25/05

£29

Tuesday 26/05

£27

Wednesday 27/05

£26

Thursday 28/05

£28

Friday 29/05

£26

Saturday 30/05

£26

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

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

With a price starting from £24, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, with £24. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg, 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg

Namhla Mtyobile , 26/12/2024

The bus came on time,it was very nice and neat and the driver was very kind and friendly

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg

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

BP Coach Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg bus trip is available from £24 and takes 14h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £39. 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 Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth take?

The quickest coach from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg is provided by Intercape and takes 13h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Port Elizabeth at 17:00. 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Port Elizabeth at 19:55. 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 Port Elizabeth - Pietermaritzburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth?

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 Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth Pietermaritzburg 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

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

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 6 daily trips between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg. 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 Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

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

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 Port Elizabeth and to Pietermaritzburg

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