What is the cheapest way to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg is to bus which costs R 1 100 - R 1 400 and takes 29h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg?

The fastest way to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs R 1 700 - R 8 000.

Is there a direct bus between Zimbabwe and Pietermaritzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg. However, there are services departing from Harare and arriving at Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.

How far is it from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Zimbabwe and Pietermaritzburg is 1110 km. The road distance is 1586.9 km.

How do I travel from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to bus which takes 29h 12m and costs R 1 100 - R 1 400.

How long does it take to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg bus from?

Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, depart from Harare station.

Bus or fly from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg?

The best way to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs R 5 000 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 100 - R 1 400 and takes 29h 12m.

Where does the Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg bus arrive?

Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg is 1587 km. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg.

Where can I stay near Pietermaritzburg?

There are 304+ hotels available in Pietermaritzburg.

Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Zimbabwe to Pietermaritzburg by plane, car, car train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Bulawayo
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane BUQ - PZB
4h 52m
R 5,387–8,076
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harare to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
29h 12m
R 1,099–1,309
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Harare to Standertoncar
2. Take the car train from Standerton to Pietermaritzburgcartrain
27h 8m
R 3,857–5,685
Drive 1,586.9 km
1. Drive from Harare to Pietermaritzburgcar 1,586.9 km
16h 5m
R 4,691–6,776
Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane HRE - PZB
4h 31m
R 1,755–7,802
Bus via Pietermaritzburg
1. Take the bus from Harare to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
34h 6m
R 1,271–2,067

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

R 4,001Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,109.7 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Airlink and Fastjet fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harare to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 29h 12m.

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