How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh start from $19. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?

The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 53 miles (84 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh from $17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	2h 20m	5:10pm	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	1h 50m	4:50am	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	2h 5m	5:10am	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	2h 30m	5:30pm	SCOTTBURGH - SHOPPING MALL SPUR, R102, SCOTTBURGH, 4180	No tags

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Get from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

53 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercity Xpress

3/511,119 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Scottburgh recent customer reviews

Unprofessional reception. Was told bus was full. Eventually given a seat. Even though payment was made prior. Not happy

Greg P.

October 28, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh start from $19. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?
The average bus trip duration from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 53 miles (84 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $41 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Scottburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-07.