Users have noted that the bus service provides a comfortable experience, with drivers showing patience and offering apologies for delays. However, there are mentions of buses arriving late and concerns about speeding at night. Additionally, some users reported being asked to leave waiting areas due to office closures while experiencing cold weather conditions outside.
Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
It was horrible, bus driver did not communicate issues that were occurring. Bus broke down multiple times, had to change busses and a 10 hour trip turned into 15 hours.
1 out of 5 stars
Bryce B.
We’ve been waiting for the bus for 2 hrs at the station, one of the ladies got mugged and when we tell the drivers about this,they were so rude saying it not their fault we should call the office
1 out of 5 stars
Thembisa N.
The bus had problems from the beginning but they continued and got stuck and the drives were rude
Frequently asked questions about travelling from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg 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 King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg start from $48. The average price for this route is around $85. 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 King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus travel time from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 463 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg at 9:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
12-02
$83
12-03
$96
Today
$65
12-05
$103
12-06
$96
12-07
$96
12-08
$96
12-09
$108
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $65
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $176 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-12-07.
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $65
