Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Johannesburg Airport
Pietermaritzburg
Sun, May 19
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Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg Schedule

Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercity Xpress Luxury 08:00 - 14:50ZAR 326
Airlink Economy #4Z73512:35 - 13:40ZAR 3,192
Airlink Economy #4Z74316:35 - 17:40ZAR 3,192
Airlink Economy #4Z73918:30 - 19:35ZAR 3,192

Transportation from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg

Facts about the transport from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure6:30 PM
Departures per day4
Distance342 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, Intercity Xpress

Popular Routes in South Africa

How to get from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg

Travelling between Johannesburg Airport and Pietermaritzburg is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 174.04 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.78.

How long does it take to get from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 hours to travel between Johannesburg Airport and Pietermaritzburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Johannesburg Airport and Pietermaritzburg. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 50m to reach Pietermaritzburg.

How much does it cost to get from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

Travelling between Johannesburg Airport and Pietermaritzburg can be as cheap as USD 17.78 if you opt for a Intercity Xpress bus and as expensive as USD 174.04 if you buy a Airlink flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Johannesburg Airport and Pietermaritzburg ?

  • 3 from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg starting from 12:35 OR Tambo Airport until 18:30 OR Tambo Airport
  • 1 from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg starting from 08:00 Edenvale until 08:00 Edenvale

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 174.06.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Johannesburg Airport and Pietermaritzburg

Airlink

Bus

Travelling from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Johannesburg Airport and Pietermaritzburg

Intercity Xpress

What is the most popular transport to get from Johannesburg Airport to Pietermaritzburg?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus