How far is East London from Pietermaritzburg?

East London and Pietermaritzburg are 277 miles (446 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg?

Most of the buses traveling from East London to Pietermaritzburg leave from Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) and arrive at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus East London to Pietermaritzburg from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Pietermaritzburg on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	10h 45m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 25m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 25m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Pietermaritzburg on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	10h 45m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 55m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 55m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Pietermaritzburg on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 55m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 55m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	10h 45m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Next departures for East London to Pietermaritzburg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 25m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	10h 45m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Pietermaritzburg on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 25m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	10h 45m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Pietermaritzburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 25m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	9h 40m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	10h 45m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Next departures for East London to Pietermaritzburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 55m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 5m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 10m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	9h 55m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	10h 45m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:48 PM SAST.

Get from East London to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

277 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,764 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to reviews, Intercape bus service has friendly drivers and comfortable coaches. Some passengers mentioned issues like late departures and non-functional charging points. Suggestions were made for addressing a persistent smell in the toilet area. Despite delays, customers appreciate the safety measures taken by the company during travel.

Intercape Mainliner East London Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

Delay of bus and payments of extra money due to their mistakes, spending more day unscheduled

Nzima M.

August 5, 2025

Toilet was full, charging ports were not working, the bus arrived 2 hours 20 minutes late without even keeping me updated. The trip was absolutely horrible

Nokuthula B.

May 15, 2024

The bus was late with 45minutes before it left a departure, charging points sone were not working. Someone lost a bag due to not locked bus,when driving

Mlindo N.

April 27, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,973 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in East London and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - East London

D - Windmill Mall

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London to Pietermaritzburg by bus

How far is East London from Pietermaritzburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Pietermaritzburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$30

11/14

$29

Today

$42

11/16

$30

11/17

$35

11/18

$34

11/19

$34

11/20

$24

The cheapest trip from East London to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $75 for a bus ticket from East London to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Intercape 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.