There are 5 ways to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Pietermaritzburg
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane PLZ - PZB
3h 39mR 1,247–3,227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Tsolobus
- Take the bus from Tsolo to Pietermaritzburgbus 17202 / ...
14h 18mR 887–1,177Drive 844.3 km
- Drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburgcar 844.3 km
11h 51mR 1,887–2,726Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane PLZ - DUR
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
4h 36mR 1,636–3,852Fly to Johannesburg Airport, fly to King Mswati III International Airport, fly to Durban Airport, bus
- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PLZ - JNB
- Fly from Johannesburg Airport to King Mswati III International Airportplane
- Fly from King Mswati III International Airport to Durban Airportplane
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
8h 44m
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg is to bus which costs R 850 - R 1 200 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs R 1 200 - R 3 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) station to Pietermaritzburg. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth Station and arriving at Pietermaritzburg via Tsolo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
The distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Pietermaritzburg is 665 km. The road distance is 844.3 km.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs R 850 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Port Elizabeth Station.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs R 1 200 - R 3 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 200 and takes 14h 18m.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Tsolo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg is 844 km. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg.
What companies run services between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?
Airlink and Safair fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg via Port Elizabeth Station and Tsolo in around 14h 18m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–3,300
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 800–1,800
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–6,500
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,700
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–2,500
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–2,100
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–4,200
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Tsolo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 330–460
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Tsolo to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 190–270
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 190–270
- Website
- City to City
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