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What is the best way to travel from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
13h 35m
£24
£26
6
Flight
3h 55m
£97
£144
15

What is the cheapest way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth?

You can reach Pietermaritzburg with just £24 by taking a Bus from Intercape, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £25
Friday
from £24
Saturday
from £24
Sunday
from £26
Monday
from £24
Tuesday
from £24
Wednesday
from £26

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Safair
    12h 30m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £102
  • Safair
    3h 55m
    0
    15:25
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £112
  • South African Airways
    11h 10m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £115
  • South African Airways
    14h 10m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £116
  • South African Airlink
    12h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £162

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Safair
    23h 30m
    0
    08:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £132
  • Safair
    5h 45m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £144
  • South African Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £151
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £181
  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £195

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • South African Airways
    23h 45m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £142
  • Safair
    22h 5m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £142
  • Safair
    26h 15m
    0
    15:25
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £151
  • South African Airlink
    25h 55m
    0
    15:45
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £155
  • South African Airways
    5h 30m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £165

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £28
  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £28
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Safair
    23h 40m
    0
    19:40
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £109
  • South African Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £152
  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £160
  • Safair
    4h 10m
    0
    15:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £166
  • South African Airlink
    12h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £188

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Safair
    22h 5m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £106
  • Safair
    7h 20m
    0
    10:20
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117
  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £133
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £234

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Safair
    23h 45m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £97
  • Safair
    5h 45m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £102
  • South African Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £108
  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £124
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £226

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Safair
    12h 30m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £115
  • South African Airways
    23h 55m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airways
    14h 10m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £122
  • Safair
    4h 5m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £140
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £211

What are the fastest trips from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

You can get to Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth in just 3h 55m with a Flight from Safair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 3h 55m
Friday
from 4h 30m
Saturday
from 5h 30m
Sunday
from 4h 10m
Monday
from 4h 30m
Tuesday
from 4h 30m
Wednesday
from 4h 5m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Safair
    3h 55m
    0
    15:25
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £112
  • South African Airways
    11h 10m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £115
  • South African Airlink
    12h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £162
  • Safair
    12h 30m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £102
  • South African Airways
    14h 10m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £116
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £27
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £195
  • Safair
    5h 45m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £144
  • South African Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £151
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £181
  • Safair
    23h 30m
    0
    08:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £132
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • South African Airways
    5h 30m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £165
  • Safair
    22h 5m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £142
  • South African Airways
    23h 45m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £142
  • South African Airlink
    25h 55m
    0
    15:45
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £155
  • Safair
    26h 15m
    0
    15:25
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £151
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Safair
    4h 10m
    0
    15:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £166
  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £160
  • South African Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £152
  • South African Airlink
    12h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £188
  • Safair
    23h 40m
    0
    19:40
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £109
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £28
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £133
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £234
  • Safair
    7h 20m
    0
    10:20
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Safair
    22h 5m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £106
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • South African Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £124
  • Safair
    5h 45m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £102
  • South African Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £108
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £226
  • Safair
    23h 45m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    19:20
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £97
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Safair
    4h 5m
    0
    13:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    17:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £140
  • South African Airlink
    6h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    13:40
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £211
  • Safair
    12h 30m
    0
    19:35
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £115
  • South African Airways
    14h 10m
    0
    17:55
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airways
    23h 55m
    0
    08:10
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    Port Elizabeth Airport
    08:05
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    Pietermaritzburg Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £122
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Intercape
    13h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    09:45
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £31
  • Intercape
    14h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    07:35
    Pietermaritzburg
    Burger St. Coach Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

What are the most popular stations in Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg?

In Port Elizabeth, you will usually depart from Intercape Office, Eldo House or BP Coach Station, while in Pietermaritzburg you will be arriving at Burger St. Coach Station, Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse or Train station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth? With 9 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg, you can pay as low as £24 with a Bus from Intercape.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Safair: you will get to Pietermaritzburg in just 3h 55m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg are Intercape, Safair and South African Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Port Elizabeth Airport or to Pietermaritzburg Airport, and look at flights from Port Elizabeth Airport, and landing at Pietermaritzburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

The most popular companies between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg, are Intercape, Safair and South African Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intercape

Airlines: Safair, South African Airways and South African Airlink

All you need to know when you travel from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg

How can I reach Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth.

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Port Elizabeth?

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg is 661.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 18 kgs of CO2, a train 23 kgs, a car 112 kgs, and a flight 163 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

You can get to Pietermaritzburg with just £24 by taking a Bus from Intercape.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Pietermaritzburg in just 3h 55m with a Flight from Safair.

More routes to Port Elizabeth and to Pietermaritzburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Port Elizabeth and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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