There are 4 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbubus
- Take the taxi from Qumbu to Macleartaxi
6h 10mR 1,040–1,301Drive 361.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Maclearcar 361.2 km
6h 5mR 839–1,212Fly, taxi
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane PZB - UTT
- Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Macleartaxi
6h 38mR 4,327–12,782Bus, taxi via Mount Frere (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Frerebus
- Take the taxi from Mount Frere to Macleartaxi
6h 34mR 1,234–1,544
Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear is to drive which costs R 800 - R 1 300 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs R 800 - R 1 300.
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Maclear is 392 km. The road distance is 361.2 km.
The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 10m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pietermaritzburg to Maclear is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear.
There are eight+ hotels available in Maclear.
What companies run services between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Maclear, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear. However, you can take the bus to Qumbu then take the taxi to Maclear. Alternatively, you can drive from Pietermaritzburg to Maclear in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 3,700–12,000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Qumbu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Frere
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- R 550–950
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