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

The cheapest way to get from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg is to bus which costs R 900 - R 1 200 and takes 26h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 4h and costs R 4 100 - R 10 000.

Is there a direct bus between Victoria Falls and Pietermaritzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg. However, there are services departing from Livingstone and arriving at Pietermaritzburg via Kazungula and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.

How far is it from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Victoria Falls and Pietermaritzburg is 1387 km. The road distance is 1761.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to bus via Bulawayo which takes 29h 32m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 900.

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

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

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

Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Livingstone station.

Bus or fly from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg?

The best way to get from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 4h and costs R 4 100 - R 10 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 900 - R 1 200 and takes 26h 17m.

Where does the Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg bus arrive?

Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at Kazungula station.

Can I drive from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg is 1762 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg.

Where can I stay near Pietermaritzburg?

There are 305+ hotels available in Pietermaritzburg.

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

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

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Fly from Victoria Falls Airport
best
1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane VFA - PZB
4h
R 4,167–9,552
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Kazungulabus
2. Take the bus from Kazungula to Johanneburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
26h 17m
R 898–1,134
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Durbancartrain
3. Drive from Durban to Pietermaritzburgcar
38h 38m
R 4,168–6,150
Drive 1,761.6 km
1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburgcar 1,761.6 km
18h 7m
R 5,209–7,523
Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane LVI - PZB
4h 49m
R 6,084–18,115
Bus via Bulawayo
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Bulawayobus
2. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
29h 32m
R 1,211–1,829
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
45h 2m
R 1,290–1,843
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
45h 20m
R 1,360–2,043

Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 33mAverage Duration

R 3,759Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg.

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Distance: 1,387.3 km
Duration: 4h

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

Airlink, Fastjet, and South African Airways fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Victoria Falls to Pietermaritzburg via Livingstone, Kazungula, Kazungula, Johanneburg, and Johannesburg in around 26h 17m.

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