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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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 | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Cheapest | |||||
| Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Fastest | |||||
| Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | |||||
 | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | |||||
| Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags |
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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town: Trip Overview
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Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town is around 1230 km (763 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of US$36To 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 US$36 to US$86 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 US$36 which is on 2025-09-26.
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