How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston start from $25. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Germiston?

The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston is 6h, covering a distance of 436 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Big Tree .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Germiston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner , Big Tree , Intercity Xpress , Luvalo Brothers Transport , APM WC , Transitliner .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston generates an estimated 11 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 Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Germiston from $23 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Germiston on February 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	6h 55m	3:15pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	4h 20m	2:40am	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	5h 45m	3:45am	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	6h 20m	3:05am	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	4h 55m	3:45am	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	No tags

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Get from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6hAverage Duration

436 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi0.8

Passengers have shared that the bus service provides a comfortable experience with good communication from the driver, making for an enjoyable journey. While most aspects of the trip were praised, there was mention of occasional delays in departure times. Overall, travelers seem to appreciate their time on board despite minor timing issues.

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Germiston recent customer reviews

We're supposed to leave at 8:20 am, instead the bus arrived at 9:00 am.beside late arrivals everything was perfect.

Maselaelo Pinky M.

December 15, 2024

We waited an hour for a mechanic , the wiper was not fixed, the bus broke down several times but the driver was very patient and kind

Amanda N.

November 2, 2024

Very comfortable, on time, the driver has good communication with passengers, I enjoyed every minute of my journey

Nomusa Z.

July 30, 2024

Big Tree

2.5/5121 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 12045 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 Wi‑Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Germiston recent customer reviews

Comfortable bus,driver was underpressure driving fast and we were given 15 minutes break at Bergvlei.

Mologadi R.

December 21, 2024

The bus I had booked was over 2 hours late. The consultant at Intercity Xpress had me on a different bus, one that I did not book because the offices were apparently gonna close before my bus which was late arrived. The bus I used (Eagle Liner) was very uncomfortable with low ventilation.

Inam X.

November 25, 2023

Luvalo Brothers Transport

4/564 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.2

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Transitliner

1.5/536 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness1.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston 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 Germiston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston start from $25. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Germiston?
The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston is 6h, covering a distance of 436 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Big Tree.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Germiston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner, Big Tree, Intercity Xpress, Luvalo Brothers Transport, APM WC, Transitliner.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston generates an estimated 11 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 Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 3.9 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

02-20

$25

02-21

$26

Today

$28

02-23

$23

02-24

$25

02-25

No data

02-26

$25

02-27

$36

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston was searched and found on Feb 23, 2026 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $64 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2026-02-23.