- Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg buses
 
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![]()  | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Cheapest | |||||
![]()  | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Fastest | |||||
![]()  | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | |||||
![]()  | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | |||||
![]()  | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | 
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Get from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg
The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 589, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview
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Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the friendly and attentive nature of the driver. The comfort and peacefulness of Intercape's Mainliner were also appreciated by travelers. However, some users noted discomfort during long rides due to seats that did not recline properly.
Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
I was travelling from Grahamstown, Eastern Cape to Pietermartizburg,Kwa Zulu Natal. Firstly a bus arrived on time and denied being the bus of departure and left us stranded there. After 25 minutes another bus arrives which now late and boards us in. Arrival time of the ticket was 7:35am, at 7:35am the bus was at its stop in Kokstad. I had a family commitment to attend at 10am which was the time we passed Richmond I'm so disappointed in the service. On the way the driver and conductor were careless and ignorant the bus was driving off road, at some point another car stopped us to let us know that the suite case compartment was not closed upon entering the bus driver and taxi was faced head to head the nearly swiped that taxi of its wheels. I honestly did not know that Intercape was a bus service for imbeciles please let us know next time. There was no communication whatsoever about the reasons of being late. The worst ever! Arriving at the destination 3 hours late has no excuse there wasn't even traffic those drivers had no idea where they were going.
Thobeka M.
There are too many delays, my bus was supposed to arrive at 07:30 it’s 11:36 now I’m still on the bus
Sinqobile M.
I enjoyed everything about intercape, it's very comfortable and peaceful, all in all thanks i really appreciated your Mainliner.
Mbuso Thuthuka K.
Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg Bus
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How much does a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg cost?
The bus ticket price from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg starts at R 589. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?
The average travel time between Grahamstown and Pietermaritzburg is around 12h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 551 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Grahamstown and Pietermaritzburg?
The number of buses from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg?
When taking the bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape.
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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 Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 464 to R 1 088 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 702, which is on 2025-11-09.
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Popular Buses Connecting Grahamstown
Buses Leaving from Grahamstown
- Bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg
 - Coach Grahamstown - Port Elizabeth
 - Bus Grahamstown - Cape Town
 - Bus from Grahamstown to Pretoria
 - Coach Grahamstown - Queenstown
 - Bus Grahamstown - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus from Grahamstown to Humansdorp
 - Coach Grahamstown - Ixopo
 - Bus Grahamstown - Wilderness
 - Bus from Grahamstown to Port Shepstone
 - Coach Grahamstown - Heidelberg
 - Bus Grahamstown - Alice
 - Bus from Grahamstown to Worcester
 - Coach Grahamstown - Welkom
 - Bus Grahamstown - Pinetown
 
Buses Going to Grahamstown
- Bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown
 - Coach Pretoria - Grahamstown
 - Bus Durban - Grahamstown
 - Bus from East London to Grahamstown
 - Coach Port Elizabeth - Grahamstown
 - Bus Bloemfontein - Grahamstown
 - Bus from King William’s Town to Grahamstown
 - Coach Kokstad - Grahamstown
 - Bus Thornham - Grahamstown
 - Bus from Midrand to Grahamstown
 - Coach Grabouw - Grahamstown
 - Bus Plettenberg Bay - Grahamstown
 - Bus from Wilderness to Grahamstown
 - Coach George - Grahamstown
 - Bus Swellendam - Grahamstown
 
Popular Buses Connecting Pietermaritzburg
Buses Leaving from Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
 - Coach Pietermaritzburg - Bloemfontein
 - Bus Pietermaritzburg - Durban
 - Bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London
 - Coach Pietermaritzburg - Port Elizabeth
 - Bus Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
 - Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Umgababa
 - Coach Pietermaritzburg - Manguzi
 - Bus Pietermaritzburg - Vereeniging
 - Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria
 - Coach Pietermaritzburg - Hluhluwe
 - Bus Pietermaritzburg - Albertinia
 - Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Richmond - NC
 - Coach Pietermaritzburg - Heidelberg - GP
 - Bus Pietermaritzburg - Estcourt
 
Buses Going to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg
 - Coach Cape Town - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus Durban - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg
 - Coach Mthatha - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus Richmond - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus from Grahamstown to Pietermaritzburg
 - Coach Kathu - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus Upington - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus from Manguzi to Pietermaritzburg
 - Coach Harrismith - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus Tsolo - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus from Somerset West to Pietermaritzburg
 - Coach Graaff Reinet - Pietermaritzburg
 - Bus Butterworth - Pietermaritzburg
 
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
 - Coach Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
 - Bus Durban - Johannesburg
 - Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
 - Coach Port Elizabeth - Durban
 - Bus Pretoria - Durban
 - Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
 - Coach Bloemfontein - Durban
 - Bus Mthatha - Johannesburg
 - Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
 - Coach Johannesburg - King William’s Town
 - Bus Cape Town - Ngcobo
 - Bus from Cape Town to Durban
 - Coach Johannesburg - Queenstown
 - Bus Kimberley - Johannesburg
 







