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How to get fromCape Town to Pietermaritzburgby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pietermaritzburg

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane CPT - PZB
    4h 22m
    R 3,535–4,860

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    29h 16m
    R 643–1,822

  3. Bus via Bellville

    1. Take the bus from Bellville to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    28h 40m
    R 673–1,328

  4. Drive 1,558 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburgcar car 1,558 km
    16h 8m
    R 3,535–5,105

  5. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane CPT - DUR
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    5h 34m
    R 1,374–3,869

  6. Drive via Bellville 1,537.6 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Pietermaritzburgcar car 1,537.6 km
    16h 40m
    R 3,459–5,562

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,373Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,236 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

Airlink and Air Botswana fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cape Town to Burger St via Bellville, Bellville, Durban, and Durban Bus Stn in around 28h 40m.

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