Find coaches from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town

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Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Railway StationCheapest
Big Sky
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Railway StationFastest
Intercape Mainliner
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Railway StationNo tags
Big Sky
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Railway StationNo tags
Intercape Mainliner
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Railway StationNo tags

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Get from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town

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The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
10h 20mAverage duration
463 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41
Average bus trip duration10h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure08:25
Distance463 km
Latest bus departure18:10

Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - King William’s Town

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town cost?

    The bus ticket price from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town starts at US$31. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town 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!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

    The average travel time between Pietermaritzburg and King William’s Town is around 10h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 462 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Pietermaritzburg and King William’s Town?

    The number of buses from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?

    When taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Big Sky.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$25
29/10
US$23
Today
US$26
31/10
US$19
01/11
US$40
02/11
US$29
03/11
US$29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$19

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

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-10-31.

Usually Big Sky will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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