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

The cheapest way to get from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg is to drive which costs R 800 - R 1 200 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs R 3 100 - R 11 000.

How far is it from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Maclear and Pietermaritzburg is 523 km. The road distance is 361.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs R 850 - R 1 100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Maclear to Pietermaritzburg is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg.

Where can I stay near Pietermaritzburg?

There are 260+ hotels available in Pietermaritzburg.

Maclear to Pietermaritzburg - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg by taxi, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the taxi from Maclear to Tsolotaxi
2. Take the bus from Tsolo to Pietermaritzburgbus 17202 / ...
6h 7m
R 880–1,099
Drive 361.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Maclear to Pietermaritzburgcar 361.3 km
6h 5m
R 804–1,162
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Maclear to Mthatha Airport (UTT)taxi
2. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane UTT - PZB
4h 58m
R 3,154–10,773

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 8mAverage Duration

R 2,592Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg.

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Distance: 523.1 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg. However, you can take the taxi to Tsolo then take the bus to Pietermaritzburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Maclear to Pietermaritzburg in around 6h 5m.

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