How much is the Intercape bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R280 to R870 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R280.

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 10 hours and 5 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R280 to R870 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg is R280 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Durban via Germiston scheduled to depart Pretoria at 08:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 18:00 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 9 hours 30 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R272 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Durban via Germiston departing Pretoria at 08:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 18:00 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 9 hours 30 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R452, Flexi: R506, Full Flexi: R580. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R452, Flexi: R430, Full Flexi: R493.

The journey takes on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.

Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi

Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.

Feature	Saver	Flexi	Full Flexi
Price Level	Cheapest	Standard	Premium
Luggage Allowance	15 kg (2 pieces max)	20 kg (2 pieces max)	25 kg (2 pieces max)
Seat Reservations	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student)	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure)	25% Fee	15% Fee	10% Fee
Cancellation Policy	75% refund (Must cancel 48h before)	85% refund (Must cancel 24h before)	90% refund (Must cancel 12h before)

Intercape Prices & Schedule from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 06:33:50

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Pretoria)	Arrive (Pietermaritzburg)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Express Pretoria to Durban	Mainliner	05:30am	1:55pm	480	400	340
Pretoria to Margate via Durban	Mainliner	06:15am	4:00pm	500	420	360
Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban	Mainliner	06:15am	4:00pm	510	430	390
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem	Mainliner	06:45am	6:30pm	480	400	340
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley	Mainliner	07:15am	05:05am	870	770	710
Express Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith	Mainliner	07:45am	4:30pm	540	440	380
Pretoria to Durban via Germiston	Mainliner	08:30am	6:00pm	380	320	280
Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg	Mainliner	5:00pm	01:05am	640	608	576
Pretoria to Matatiele via Kokstad	Mainliner	6:00pm	02:40am	680	646	612
Pretoria to Durban via Ermelo	Mainliner	6:00pm	05:25am	520	440	380
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging	Mainliner	6:30pm	03:55am	480	400	340
Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban	Mainliner	7:00pm	03:30am	500	420	360
Express Pretoria to Durban via Swinburne	Mainliner	7:30pm	03:30am	540	460	400
Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith	Mainliner	8:30pm	04:55am	480	400	340
Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban	Mainliner	9:00pm	05:30am	540	460	400

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	280	710	452
Flexi	320	770	506
Full Flexi	380	870	580

Intercape Routes from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg

Express Pretoria to Durban
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley
Express Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith
Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg
Pretoria to Durban via Ermelo
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging
Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban
Pretoria to Richards Bay via Durban
Pretoria to Margate via Durban
Pretoria to Durban via Germiston
Pretoria to East London via Mthatha
Pretoria to Matatiele via Kokstad
Express Pretoria to Durban via Swinburne
Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 8h 0m, slowest 21h 50m, average 10h 5m.

Departures vary from 5:30am to 9:00pm. Arrivals from 12:40am to 11:20pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: Pretoria

Address: Intercape Office at Pretoria Station's Luxury Coach Terminal - on the corner of Scheiding and Paul Kruger Street

Province: Gauteng

Safety Rating: 2/10

Busy hub. High situational awareness needed, especially around the perimeter. Stay inside the terminal building.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -25.7571741

Longitude: 28.1868882

Uber Availability: Available.

⛅ Oct Weather

Temp: 20°C (H: 27°C / L: 14°C)

Rain: 70mm (9 days)

Humidity: 55%

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Location: View Pretoria on Google Maps

Arrival: 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 Trips

Location: 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 Pretoria

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria.