How far is Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Volksrust and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 256 km (159 miles).

Bus Volksrust to Pietermaritzburg from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Volksrust to Pietermaritzburg on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	4h 20m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	4h 20m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	4h 20m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:39 PM SAST.

Get from Volksrust to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

254 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,788 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43788 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 $30

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Volksrust to Pietermaritzburg by bus

How far is Volksrust from Pietermaritzburg?
The distance between Volksrust and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 256 km (159 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

$28

11-15

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Today

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11-17

$26

11-18

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11-19

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11-20

$34

11-21

$35

The cheapest trip from Volksrust to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $37 for a bus ticket from Volksrust to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-17.