What is the distance between Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg?

About 345 miles (556 km) separate Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg.

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

Buses going from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg start their journey at Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre) and reach their destination at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds).

Bus Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	12h 50m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	4:55pm	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	12h 10m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	3:40pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	13h 5m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	12h 50m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	13h 5m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	12h 50m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	9h 30m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	12h 50m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	13h 5m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	9h 30m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	12h 50m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	13h 5m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	9h 30m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	12h 50m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	13h 5m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	9h 30m	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	12h 50m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	10h	10:15am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:07 PM SAST.

Get from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 40mAverage Duration

344 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,786 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have noted that the bus was comfortable to board, providing a pleasant start to their journey. However, there were consistent reports of delays without communication from Intercape regarding these late arrivals. This lack of timely updates caused some concern among passengers who expected better information on schedule changes.

Intercape Mainliner Kimberley Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

I enjoyed my ride from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg. However, the bus over an hour late and there was no communicatiin regarding the delay. Intercape can do better by communicating

Zimise N.

September 2, 2025

There's nothing I like even now I'm still standing in the sun at Ladysmith I was supposed to be at my destination just after 5am.no formal given on what is going on have to run after drivers for information

Lungile K.

May 16, 2025

Firstly the bus was an hour and a half late. The toilet was unserviceable and smelled horrible. The bus had no air conditioning whatsoever. A long and uncomfortable trip it was.

Merry-ellison N.

April 6, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,979 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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

Where are the popular stops in Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Kimberley

A - Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kimberley, ZA to Pietermaritzburg by bus

What is the distance between Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kimberley 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

11/14

$47

11/15

$41

Today

$45

11/17

$41

11/18

$41

11/19

$42

11/20

$50

11/21

$56

The cheapest trip from Kimberley, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $102 for a bus ticket from Kimberley, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.