What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Durban?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Durban is approximately 68 km (42 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Durban?

Buses departing from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg will take you to Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) in Durban.

Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durban starting at US$12 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 28

from US$18

TomorrowJul 29

from US$18

WedJul 30

from US$18

ThuJul 31

from US$18

FriAug 1

from US$18

SatAug 2

from US$18

SunAug 3

MonAug 4

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: July 29 at 2:50pm
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
Arrival time: July 29 at 4:05pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: July 29 at 3:00am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
Arrival time: July 29 at 3:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 45m
Departure time: July 29 at 4:50am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre
Arrival time: July 29 at 5:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 55m
Departure time: July 29 at 4:05am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre
Arrival time: July 29 at 5:00am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 55m
Departure time: July 29 at 2:30am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
Arrival time: July 29 at 4:00am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 30m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:05 PM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 2 at 2:50pm
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
Arrival time: August 2 at 4:05pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 2 at 3:00am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
Arrival time: August 2 at 3:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 45m
Departure time: August 2 at 3:40am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: August 2 at 4:40am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h
Departure time: August 2 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: August 2 at 6:50pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: August 2 at 4:05am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre
Arrival time: August 2 at 5:00am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 55m

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:30 PM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Durban: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23

Average Bus Trip Duration1h 15m

Number of daily buses35

Earliest bus departure2:30am

Distance67 km

Latest bus departure6:30pm

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/59,927 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Customers generally appreciate the bus service for its convenience and punctuality. Many found it easy to secure bookings, with friendly staff at stations enhancing their experience. However, some users mentioned issues at Durban station regarding parking and security measures but still expressed willingness to use the service again despite these concerns.

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

The bus was scheduled to leave PMB at2:20 and it only arrived an hour later, got to my destination really late. No communication from the staff regarding the delays, No aircon on the bus, it was hot and unbearable

Balungile M.

December 9, 2024

It was very good. The only problem was at Durban station with parking and inconciderent people

Zachariah Sophia Jakoba J.

December 16, 2023

It was easy and convenient for me to secure a booking, the lady at the PMB station was very friendly and assisting.

Jordan R.

July 30, 2023

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,529 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Based on 9529 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$14

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

Bus was 2 hours late and when it finally arrived, found out the driver had stopped to drop some one off and left me waiting in the lounge. Tracker was off so staff didn’t even know he had come and gone. I missed my connection in Durban despite booking them nearly 2 hours apart. Shambolic.

Hali H.

November 30, 2023

It was çomfortable

Mildred P.

March 6, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,430 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 8430 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at US$18

Citiliner Plus Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

The bus was late

Anele K.

January 3, 2025

I had to take an uber instead as my bus was so late

Adam D.

August 18, 2022

Bako Shuttle Services

Intercape

3.5/541,364 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 41364 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at US$18

Intercape Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

My original bus was even later but they made a plan for me to take the bus that had arrived already, same destination.

Ayanda D.

January 29, 2022

I frequently travel. Was very dissapointed. Bus was late. Staff in pmb didn't update customers on eta or even greet us. No communication. Had to get up and ask twice and was still given wrong information on eta. Bus was filthy and seats stained. Seems no cleaning happens between schedules. Very dissapointed

Reaan B.

November 21, 2021

The bus is very comfortable and although it was late it was still acceptable as I was aware of the accident that held it up. I was impressed with the booking system. Paperless was awesome

Ingrid J.

September 18, 2020

Big Sky

3.5/52,496 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Big Tree

2.5/5108 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.6

APM WC

2/52,211 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.5

Vilamora

2/5776 reviews

Staff2.4

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0.4

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Pietermaritzburg to Durban Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.

Bus service from Pietermaritzburg to Durban will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Discover how much the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Durban will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Durban?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Durban

What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Durban?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Durban is approximately 68 km (42 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Durban?
Buses departing from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg will take you to Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) in Durban.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07-26

US$16

07-27

US$18

Today

US$16

07-29

US$16

07-30

US$16

07-31

US$16

08-01

US$16

08-02

US$16

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Durban was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$16

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

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$70 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually bakoshuttle, MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Durban but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Pietermaritzburg to Durban will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Pietermaritzburg by bus?

Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durban

Top travelled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travellers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Durban

One passenger / one way

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Durban: Trip Overview

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

Citiliner Plus Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

Intercape Pietermaritzburg Durban recent customer reviews

Pietermaritzburg to Durban Bus

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Durban?

Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Durban

What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Durban?

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Durban?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Pietermaritzburg by bus?

Top travelled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

People from around the world trust Busbud

Popular bus departures from Pietermaritzburg

Popular bus departures to Pietermaritzburg

Continue your journey from Durban