Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:50am
Distance206 km

Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Newcastle, ZA

  1. How far is Pietermaritzburg from Newcastle?

    The distance covered from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle is 216 km (134 miles).

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

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US$19
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US$18
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US$18
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$20 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18 which is on 2025-08-10.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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