Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201 | Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Mcdonalds, Chief Albert Luthuli and Burger Street | Engen 1 Stop, Nolangeni Street | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 8:24 AM SAST.
Get from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff
The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff start from $18. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 165 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches, Big Tree, Luvalo Brothers Transport.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $83 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Ayliff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2026-01-20.
