What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Upington?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Upington is around 899 km (558 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street, in Upington.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Upington from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Upington on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 45m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 45m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	9:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 45m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Upington on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 45m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 45m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	9:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	19h 45m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:19 AM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 45mAverage Duration

898 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,761 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43761 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 $71

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Upington recent customer reviews

The phone chargers was not working at my seat. All was well otherwise

Macdeleen A.

November 22, 2024

Free wifi that was promised wasn't really offered and the bus arrived late

Ntombikhona M.

November 9, 2024

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Upington?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Upington by bus

What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Upington?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Upington is around 899 km (558 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Upington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street, in Upington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-12

$55

11-13

$64

Today

$59

11-15

$55

11-16

$55

11-17

$64

11-18

$64

11-19

$67

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Upington was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $80 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-15.