How far is Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg South?

The distance covered from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South is 443 km (275 miles).

Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South starting at $26 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	8h 10m	5:50pm	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	8h 10m	5:50pm	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	8h 10m	5:50pm	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:26 PM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

440 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/510,922 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10922 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. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Johannesburg South recent customer reviews

The bus arrived on time,safe driving and very much responsible stuff

Lindelwa M.

January 11, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South by bus

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg South?
The distance covered from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South is 443 km (275 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$25

11-15

$27

Today

$26

11-17

$33

11-18

$28

11-19

$27

11-20

$35

11-21

$35

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $35 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg South based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-19.