What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Kimberley by coach?

The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley by coach covers an approximate distance of 345 miles (556 km).

How can I travel from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley avoiding air travel?

To travel from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Fastest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Fastest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Fastest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Fastest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Fastest
Bus	12:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	10h 45m	23:10	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	11h 25m	07:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:05 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 25mAverage duration

343 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,764 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Many users have expressed satisfaction with their journeys, highlighting the comfort and excellent service provided by Intercape. However, some reviews mention that charging ports on one side of the bus were not functioning properly. Additionally, there was a concern about an unknown passenger boarding without detection.

Intercape Mainliner Express Pietermaritzburg Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus was comfortable,even though the charging ports on the right side of a bus were not working and an unknown passenger boarded the bus under the nose of the driver and his assistants,Had it not for the bus being fool,no one would have noticed,I felt so unsafe🥺I've never seen such negligence n my life🤞🏻

Ntombikhona N.

9 December 2023

i would love intercape to introduce some assistance on the mainliner buses. It feels very empty nothing wrong with that.

Siphephelo M.

9 January 2023

There was a break down in Hilton pmb for 3hrs l ended up not going to my interview

Nomfundo A.

31 May 2022

Big Sky

3.5/52,974 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 2974 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £26

Big Sky Pietermaritzburg Kimberley recent customer reviews

The only positive part is that the bus was on time other than that it was so small uncomfortable and noisy. Driver played loud music halfway through the night

Merry-ellison N.

5 October 2025

My trip was good, and the drivers were so respectful towards us passengers.

Zandile N.

12 November 2025

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

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Kimberley?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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

Stops in Kimberley

A - Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley, ZA

What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Kimberley by coach?
The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley by coach covers an approximate distance of 345 miles (556 km).
How can I travel from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley avoiding air travel?
To travel from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£20

14/11

£20

Today

£20

16/11

£24

17/11

£21

18/11

£21

19/11

£21

20/11

£21

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £38 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-17.