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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Total Garage | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Total Garage | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Total Garage | No tags |
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Get from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom
The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Potchefstroom?
Stops in Pietermaritzburg
- A
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Stops in Potchefstroom
- ATotal Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
- B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa - C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom start from $75. The average price for this route is around $82. 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 Potchefstroom?
The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom is 17h 15m, covering a distance of 454 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 15m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom at 7:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 11 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 Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3334 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom?
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 Potchefstroom was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $69To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $69 to $113 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2026-01-17.
