There are 5 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Montrose
- Take the taxi from Montrose to Phuthaditjhaba
3h 18mR 719–946Bus, taxi via Harrismith #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Burger St to Engen Bergview 1 Stop
- Take the taxi from Engen Bergview 1 Stop to Phuthaditjhaba
3h 57mR 499–903Drive 255.6 km
- Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba255.6 km
2h 53mR 612–884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba255.6 km
2h 53mR 1,900–2,400Bus, taxi via Harrismith (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith17203 / ...
- Take the taxi from Harrismith to Phuthaditjhaba
3h 44mR 850–1,034
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba is to drive which costs R 600 - R 900 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs R 600 - R 900.
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Phuthaditjhaba is 266 km. The road distance is 255.6 km.
The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 18m and costs R 700 - R 950.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba.
There are 20+ hotels available in Phuthaditjhaba.
What companies run services between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba. However, you can take the bus to Montrose then take the taxi to Phuthaditjhaba. Alternatively, you can drive from Pietermaritzburg to Phuthaditjhaba in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 210–300
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 87 150 1895
- customercare@eagleliner.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Burger St to Engen Bergview 1 Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R 110–410
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 110–410
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- info@vilamora.co.za
- Website
- vila-mora.co.za
Bus from Burger St to Engen Bergview 1 Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 330–450
- Website
- https://www.vila-mora.co.za/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- R 370–2,400
Metro Taxis
- Phone
- +27 82 478 6903
- Website
- metrotaxis.co.za
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