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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | MATATIELE | Pietermaritzburg | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Heinz Motors, 83 High St. | Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | MATATIELE | Pietermaritzburg | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Heinz Motors, 83 High St. | PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201 | No tags |
Get from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg
The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Matatiele 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 Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg start from $31. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus travel time from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 173 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 35m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Big Tree, Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg 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 Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
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 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, 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 Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $91 for a bus ticket from Matatiele to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually Intercity Xpress 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.
