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How to get fromPietermaritzburg to Lesothoby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lesotho by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle via Sandton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Maserushuttle bus
    12h 51m
    $381–601

  2. Drive  464.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Maserucar car 464.4 km
    6h
    $75–109

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Burger St to Railway Stbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Maserushuttle bus
    12h 53m
    $398–606

  4. Bus, shuttle via Burger St

    1. Take the bus from Burger St to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Maserushuttle bus
    13h 16m
    $380–601

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  • Distance: 948.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 51m

What companies run services between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Lesotho?

There is no direct connection from Pietermaritzburg to Lesotho. However, you can take the bus to Johannesburg, walk to Park, take the train to Marlboro, take the train to OR Tambo Airport, walk to Johannesburg Airport, then take the shuttle to Maseru. Alternatively, you can drive from Pietermaritzburg to Maseru in around 6h.

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