Find coaches from Upington to Pietermaritzburg

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Next departures from Upington to Pietermaritzburg on 1 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Cheapest
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Fastest
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags

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Bus Upington to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$55
Average bus trip duration19h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:00
Distance557 miles

Upington to Pietermaritzburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Upington - Pietermaritzburg

  1. How far is Pietermaritzburg from Upington by coach?

    The journey from Upington to Pietermaritzburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 558 miles (899 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Upington to Pietermaritzburg without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. 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 might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/09
US$41
29/09
US$48
Today
US$37
01/10
US$47
02/10
No data
03/10
No data
04/10
US$57
05/10
US$52
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Upington to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 30 Sept 2025 with a price of US$37

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

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$65 for a bus ticket from Upington to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47, which is on 2025-10-01.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Upington to Pietermaritzburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Upington to Pietermaritzburg.

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Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Upington

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