What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg is to bus which costs R 650 - R 1 300 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg?

The fastest way to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 5h and costs R 3 000 - R 8 500.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Cape and Pietermaritzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg. However, there are services departing from Long St and arriving at Burger St via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Northern Cape and Pietermaritzburg is 565 km. The road distance is 716.9 km.

How do I travel from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs R 650 - R 1 300.

How long does it take to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg bus from?

Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Long St station.

Bus or fly from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg?

The best way to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs R 2 500 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 650 - R 1 300 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg bus arrive?

Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.

Can I drive from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg is 717 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg.

Where can I stay near Pietermaritzburg?

There are 305+ hotels available in Pietermaritzburg.

Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Fly from Kimberley
best
1. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane KIM - PZB
5h 14m
R 2,589–5,606
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long St to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Burger Stbus
13h 10m
R 675–1,288
Drive 716.9 km
1. Drive from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburgcar 716.9 km
7h 57m
R 1,619–2,338
Fly from Upington
1. Fly from Upington (UTN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane UTN - PZB
5h
R 3,069–8,081
Taxi to Sishen, fly
1. Take the taxi from Postmasburg to Sishen (SIS)taxi
2. Fly from Sishen (SIS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane SIS - PZB
6h 17m
R 3,148–8,266
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Long St to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
13h 37m
R 695–1,138
Bus via Midrand (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Kimberley to Midrandbus
2. Take the bus from Midrand to Pietermaritzburgbus
15h 25m
R 888–1,341

Northern Cape to Pietermaritzburg by bus

21Weekly Buses

13h 10mAverage Duration

R 675Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.3 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Airlink and CemAir fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long St to Burger St via Johannesburg in around 13h 10m.

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