There are 4 ways to get from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Pietermaritzburg
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane MPM - PZB
3h 47mR 4,995–13,585Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
7h 21mR 462–1,710Drive 610.5 km
- Drive from Maputo to Pietermaritzburgcar 610.5 km
7h 59mR 1,399–2,020Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane MPM - DUR
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
4h 34mR 4,634–7,194
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg is to bus which costs R 460 - R 1 800 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs R 4 900 - R 14 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Burger St via Durban Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Maputo and Pietermaritzburg is 475 km. The road distance is 610.5 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs R 460 - R 1 800.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.
Maputo to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs R 4 900 - R 14 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 460 - R 1 800 and takes 7h 21m.
Maputo to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Pietermaritzburg is 611 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Maputo to Pietermaritzburg.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?
Airlink and Turkish Airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Burger St via Durban Bus Stn in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,500–13,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–8,500
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,100–12,000
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 390–1,300
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 1,100–1,300
- Flexi
- R 1,000–1,300
- Saver
- R 950–1,300
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