What is the cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 45h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls?

The fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $330 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Victoria Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls. However, there are services departing from Pietermaritzburg and arriving at Livingstone via Johannesburg Art Gallery and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.

How far is it from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Victoria Falls is 1417 km. The road distance is 1757.8 km.

How do I travel from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls without a car is to bus which takes 45h 30m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls bus from?

Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Pietermaritzburg station.

Bus or fly from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls?

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $330 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Livingstone, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 22h 28m.

Where does the Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls bus arrive?

Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls is 1758 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls.

Where can I stay near Victoria Falls?

There are 269+ hotels available in Victoria Falls.

Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls by plane, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
best
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane PZB - LVI
4h 15m
$335–908
Bus via Livingstone
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Livingstonebus
22h 28m
$71–117
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Durbancar
2. Take the car train from Durban to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Victoria Fallscar
38h 47m
$251–378
Drive 1,757.8 km
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Fallscar 1,757.8 km
18h 24m
$322–464
Fly to Victoria Falls Airport
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane PZB - VFA
5h 8m
$223–553
Fly to Kasane, bus
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kasane (BBK)plane PZB - BBK
2. Take the bus from Kazungula to Livingstonebus
7h 44m
$413–828
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Victoria Fallsbus
45h 30m
$78–116
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Victoria Fallsbus
45h 40m
$81–125

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls.

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Distance: 1,417 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe?

Airlink flies from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Fashion Square, Johannesburg, and Livingstone in around 22h 28m.

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