Bus and Coach from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg

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

today

tomorrow

£48

Sunday

£48

Monday

Tuesday

£35

Wednesday

£49

Thursday

£35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 15m	10:50	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station		Economy	£48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 10:50:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  03:15
  
  Potchefstroom
  Sasol Garage
  
  06:20
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- Computicket
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  14:40
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel Time is 6h 50m shorter, and you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 15m	10:50	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station		Economy	£48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 10:50:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  03:15
  
  Potchefstroom
  Sasol Garage
  
  06:20
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- Computicket
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  14:40
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel Time is 6h 50m shorter, and you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 15m	10:50	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station		Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 10:50:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  03:15
  
  Potchefstroom
  Sasol Garage
  
  06:20
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- Computicket
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  14:40
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel Time is 6h 50m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Big Sky Intercity	18h 15m	10:50	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station		Basic	£49	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 10:50:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  03:15
  
  Potchefstroom
  Sasol Garage
  
  06:20
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- Computicket
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  14:40
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel Time is 6h 50m shorter, and you will save £25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 15m	10:50	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station		Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 10:50:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  03:15
  
  Potchefstroom
  Sasol Garage
  
  06:20
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- Computicket
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  14:40
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 07:30:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel Time is 6h 50m shorter, and you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg is £35 on 23/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 1 times every day by bus from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg starting from £35!

Cheapest Bus	£35
Fastest Bus	18h 15m
Earliest Coach	10:50
Latest Coach	10:50
Daily Bus Connections	1 Ø
Distance	456.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 1 buses from 2 coach companies leave Potchefstroom for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£48

Sunday 21/12

£48

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£39

Wednesday 24/12

£49

Thursday 25/12

£35

Friday 26/12

£35

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

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

How to save money travelling from Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Potchefstroom and Pietermaritzburg

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

Coach Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 105

Sasol Garage

Walter Sisulu Ln 296

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Service and Comfort on the bus from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg

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

FAQs about the Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Potchefstroom - Pietermaritzburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Potchefstroom - Pietermaritzburg bus trip is available from £35 and takes 18h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £35 to £49. 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 Potchefstroom - Pietermaritzburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg from Potchefstroom take?

The quickest coach from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg is provided by Intercape and takes 18h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Potchefstroom at 10:50. 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 Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Potchefstroom at 10:50. 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 Potchefstroom - Pietermaritzburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg can travel with Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Potchefstroom and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Potchefstroom 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 and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

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

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