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Today23 Jun
from US$29
Tomorrow24 Jun
from US$31
Wed25 Jun
from US$33
Thu26 Jun
from US$33
Fri27 Jun
from US$36
Sat28 Jun
from US$33
Sun29 Jun
Mon30 Jun

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$38
Average bus trip duration13h 55m
Number of daily buses4.852941176470589
Earliest bus departure08:25
Distance412 miles
Latest bus departure18:10

Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Port Elizabeth

  1. What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Port Elizabeth by coach?

    The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Port Elizabeth by coach is approximately 411 miles (662 km).

  2. How can I travel from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
21/06
US$23
22/06
US$23
Today
US$27
24/06
US$29
25/06
US$31
26/06
US$31
27/06
US$33
28/06
US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on 22 Jun 2025 with a price of US$23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29, which is on 2025-06-24.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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