Rome2Rio

How to get fromPietermaritzburg to Zimbabweby plane, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Zimbabwe

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Zimbabwe by plane, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Bulawayo

    best
    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane PZB - BUQ
    5h 13m
    $320–837

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burger St to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus bus
    30h
    $66–88

  3. Bus via Johannesburg

    1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus bus
    29h 39m
    $68–80

  4. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Durbancar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Durban to Standertoncartrain train
    3. Drive from Standerton to Hararecar car
    30h 15m
    $252–380

  5. Drive  1,582.8 km

    1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Hararecar car 1,582.8 km
    16h 22m
    $292–422

  6. Fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane plane PZB - HRE
    4h 11m
    $256–669

  7. Bus via Pietermaritzburg

    1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus bus
    34h 29m
    $68–124

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Pietermaritzburg to Zimbabwe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,110.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Airlink flies from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Bulawayo (BUQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harare via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 29h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Which London airport should I choose?, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There