Bus Tickets from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg

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Next departures for Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg on September 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Cheapest
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Fastest
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg.

Average Price$25 - $33Average Duration4h 5m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$21 - $33Average Duration4h 5m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Pietermaritzburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day
4h 5mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$27
Average bus trip duration4h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:35pm
Distance109 miles (175 km)

Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg Bus

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

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09/25
$24
09/26
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Today
$25
09/28
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09/29
$19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $46 for a bus ticket from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-09-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Empangeni and Pietermaritzburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Empangeni to Pietermaritzburg will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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