Intercape Bus Tickets from Ballito to Pietermaritzburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Ballito to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R245 to R4,420 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Ballito to Pietermaritzburg is R353 in Saver class; taking Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA scheduled to depart Ballito at 09:10 on Fri 24 Apr 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 11:35 on Fri 24 Apr 2026 (duration of 2 hours 25 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R316 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA departing Ballito at 09:10 on Fri 24 Apr 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 11:35 on Fri 24 Apr 2026 (duration of 2 hours 25 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R342, Flexi: R374, Full Flexi: R386. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R342, Flexi: R318, Full Flexi: R328.
- Understand the differences between Saver, Flexi and Full Flexi tickets.
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Ballito to Pietermaritzburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-04-19 11:16:22
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (BALLITO - Shell Garage, Ballito Dr, 4420) | Arrive (PIETERMARITZBURG - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 09:10am ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 11:35am ZA | 390 | 372 | 353 | |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 9:15pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 11:40pm ZA | 460 | 437 | 414 | |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 9:15pm ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 11:40pm ZA | 440 | 418 | 396 | |
| Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 09:10am ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 11:35am ZA | 400 | 381 | 381 | |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 9:15pm ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 11:40pm ZA | 520 | 494 | 468 | |
| Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA | Mon 27 Apr 2026 09:10am ZA | Mon 27 Apr 2026 11:35am ZA | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA | Mon 27 Apr 2026 9:15pm ZA | Mon 27 Apr 2026 11:40pm ZA | 440 | 418 | 396 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 245 | 650 | 342 |
| Flexi | 258 | 4,420 | 374 |
| Full Flexi | 270 | 720 | 386 |
Intercape Routes from Ballito to Pietermaritzburg
- Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA low on available seats
- Mainliner MAP-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner RICH-DBN-PTA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky NRICH-LDY-PTA
- Mainliner NRICH-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner NRICH-LDY-PTA
- Intercape Bus
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 2h 25m, slowest 2h 30m, average 2h 26m.
Departures vary from 9:10am to 9:15pm. Arrivals from 11:35am to 11:40pm.
Statistics based on partial data due to parsing issues.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Ballito
Address: Shell Garage, Ballito Dr, 4420
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -29.524107
Longitude: 31.20073
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Ballito on Google Maps
To: Pietermaritzburg
Address: Intercape Office in Burger St (opposite the McDonalds and next to the Big Sky Intercity offices)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -29.6045515
Longitude: 30.3817751
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Pietermaritzburg on Google Maps
General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Ballito
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Ballito.