What is the cheapest way to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg is to taxi and bus which costs R 1 100 - R 1 800 and takes 14h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg?

The fastest way to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs R 2 400 - R 5 500.

How far is it from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Port Alfred and Pietermaritzburg is 583 km. The road distance is 720.2 km.

How do I travel from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 14h 32m and costs R 1 100 - R 1 800.

How long does it take to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg is 720 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg.

Where can I stay near Pietermaritzburg?

There are 323+ hotels available in Pietermaritzburg.

Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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Taxi to East London, fly to Pietermaritzburg
best
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to East London (ELS)taxi
2. Fly from East London (ELS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane ELS - PZB
5h 25m
R 2,488–5,350
Taxi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to Grahamstowntaxi
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Durbanbus
3. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
14h 32m
R 1,154–1,775
Drive 720.2 km
1. Drive from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburgcar 720.2 km
9h 58m
R 1,673–2,416
Taxi, bus to Port Elizabeth, fly to Pietermaritzburg
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to Grahamstowntaxi
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabethbus
3. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane PLZ - PZB
7h 31m
R 4,169–6,032
Taxi to East London, fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to East London (ELS)taxi
2. Fly from East London (ELS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane ELS - DUR
3. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
5h 57m
R 2,367–6,009
Taxi, bus via East London (Greyhound)
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to Peddietaxi
2. Take the bus from Peddie to East Londonbus
3. Take the bus from East London to Pietermaritzburgbus
14h 44m
R 1,415–1,787

East London (ELS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

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4h 49mAverage Duration

R 1,596Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg.

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Distance: 582.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Port Alfred, South Africa and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Port Alfred to Pietermaritzburg. However, you can take the taxi to East London (ELS) airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), then take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Grahamstown, take the bus to Durban, walk to Durban Bus Stn, then take the bus to Burger St.

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