How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town start from $46. The average price for this route is around $61. 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 Cape Town?

The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 761 miles (1227 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 23h and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town at 8:25am. And the latest bus departs at 5:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveler 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.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:45pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	23h 25m	11:50am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d	12:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:45pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	23h	10:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 2h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:45pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	23h 25m	11:50am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	23h	10:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 2h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 2h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:45pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	23h	10:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 2h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 2h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	1d 1h	7:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	11:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	23h	10:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 2h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 3h	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	1d 2h	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:59 PM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

761 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers frequently praised the friendly and professional drivers, highlighting their smooth driving and helpfulness. Many found the buses comfortable, with easy booking processes contributing to a positive experience. However, some reviews noted issues with bus cleanliness and toilet maintenance as areas needing attention for an otherwise safe journey.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Cape Town recent customer reviews

We were told that bus will only take 26hrs to get to Capetown and it took 30hours and in that 30hrs I was sick

Nomfundo Z.

November 5, 2025

Enjoyed the service from booking my ticket very easy and simple, driver’s very nice and professional and informative with all the stops and breaks in between, the only problem is the toilet issue if they can be cleaned properly and water as well to wash hands and air freshner should be there as the smell gets really bad especially when someone is sitting next to the toilet 🚻 otherwise the trip was very safe shout out to the driver’s 👏

Lindiwe M.

August 21, 2025

Thr drives were very nice to us ,but but time arrived at Capetown was late with an hour, that what I didn't like

Zanele K.

July 26, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town start from $46. The average price for this route is around $61. 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 Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 761 miles (1227 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 23h and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town at 8:25am. And the latest bus departs at 5:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveler 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.

Best price found

01/28

$86

01/29

$118

Today

$122

01/31

$116

02/01

$99

02/02

$106

02/03

$75

02/04

$49

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town was searched and found on Feb 4, 2026 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $152 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2026-02-04.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.