What is the cheapest way to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg is to drive which costs R 700 - R 1 100 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg?

The fastest way to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs R 4 100 - R 11 000.

How far is it from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Port Saint John’s and Pietermaritzburg is 492 km. The road distance is 316.2 km.

How do I travel from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to taxi and bus via Mount Ayliff which takes 6h 32m and costs R 1 500 - R 1 900.

How long does it take to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg.

Where can I stay near Pietermaritzburg?

There are 313+ hotels available in Pietermaritzburg.

Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, bus via Mount Ayliff (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the taxi from Port Saint John’s to Mt Aylifftaxi
2. Take the bus from Mt Ayliff to Pietermaritzburgbus 17202
6h 32m
R 1,536–1,886
Drive 316.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburgcar 316.2 km
5h 27m
R 707–1,021
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Port Saint John’s to Mthatha Airport (UTT)taxi
2. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane UTT - PZB
5h 6m
R 4,110–10,340
Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the taxi from Port Saint John’s to Mthathataxi
2. Take the bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburgbus 17202 / ...
7h 28m
R 996–1,366
Taxi, bus via Port Shepstone
1. Take the taxi from Port Saint John’s to Wild Coast Sun Hoteltaxi
2. Take the bus from Wild Coast Sun Hotel to Port Shepstonebus
3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Pietermaritzburgbus
6h 25m
R 1,921–2,319

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 22mAverage Duration

R 3,465Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.3 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Port Saint John’s, South Africa and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg. However, you can take the taxi to Mt Ayliff then take the bus to Pietermaritzburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Port Saint John’s to Pietermaritzburg in around 5h 27m.

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