How far is Pietermaritzburg from Matatiele?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Matatiele is approximately 175 km (109 miles).

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	4h 35m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:10am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	4h 40m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 10:55 PM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

173 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,786 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510,231 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10231 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 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 $33

Eagle Liner Pietermaritzburg Matatiele recent customer reviews

The bus was late, l waited for more than an hour and there were no communication whatsover with us

Mampho S.

May 23, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,921 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Big Tree

2.5/5115 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

APM WC

2/52,702 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele by bus

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Matatiele?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Matatiele is approximately 175 km (109 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

$30

11-15

$30

Today

$31

11-17

$28

11-18

$30

11-19

$30

11-20

$30

11-21

$28

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $67 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Matatiele based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.