Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Bloemfontein
Pietermaritzburg
Tue, May 14
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$25
 
 
$35

Other Options

Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg Schedule

Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Luxury 02:40 - 10:15ZAR 979
CemAir Economy 07:55 - 07:55ZAR 4,266
Intercape Luxury 08:00 - 17:45ZAR 858
Airlink Economy 11:05 - 07:55ZAR 4,862
CemAir Economy 13:30 - 19:35ZAR 4,715
Intercape Luxury 19:45 - 05:10ZAR 858

Transportation from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Facts about the transport from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport6h 5m
Earliest Departure2:40 AM
Latest Departure7:45 PM
Departures per day4
Distance504 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, CemAir, Intercape

Popular Routes

From Bloemfontein

To Bloemfontein

From Pietermaritzburg

To Pietermaritzburg

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How to get from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

When you want to get from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 34.35. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 24.87.

How far is Bloemfontein from Pietermaritzburg?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg. Your trip will be a total of 314 miles (504 km). The flying distance is 3214 miles (5171 km).

How long does it take to get from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?

The travel time from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 11 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?

The cost of the trip from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Intercape: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 24.87 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 34.35.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg:

  • Bus tickets - USD 24.87 to USD 34.35;
  • flight price: USD 253.84. From Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg starting from 13:30 Bloemfontain Airport until 13:30 Bloemfontain Airport

How many trips per day are there between Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 02:40 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:45. There are 4 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.