The bus is very comfortable and overall enjoyable, according to multiple reviews. However, some customers have mentioned delays during the trip, with one specific mention of arriving late at Pinetown by one hour and 15 minutes.
The bus was clean and we got there on time. however the bus driver was rude and made us feel like he was doing us a favour
1 out of 5 stars
Doc P.
First time using the company and I must say, very disappointing service. Passengers going to certain
destinations were made to switch buses in Heidelberg. Also the arrival time was more than 2 hours behind schedule.
1 out of 5 stars
Mandisa M.
It as not the travel I left my bag on the bus and have no idea how to get hold of someone to see if it was handed in.
Based on 10120 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$18
The bus was clean and we got there on time. however the bus driver was rude and made us feel like he was doing us a favour
1 out of 5 stars
Doc P.
First time using the company and I must say, very disappointing service. Passengers going to certain
destinations were made to switch buses in Heidelberg. Also the arrival time was more than 2 hours behind schedule.
1 out of 5 stars
Mandisa M.
It as not the travel I left my bag on the bus and have no idea how to get hold of someone to see if it was handed in.
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the courteous and transparent communication from drivers, which instilled confidence. The buses were described as clean and warm with timely arrivals. However, some users noted discomfort due to temperature control issues during trips and extended travel times caused by distant pickup points.
The bus was clean and we got there on time. however the bus driver was rude and made us feel like he was doing us a favour
1 out of 5 stars
Doc P.
First time using the company and I must say, very disappointing service. Passengers going to certain
destinations were made to switch buses in Heidelberg. Also the arrival time was more than 2 hours behind schedule.
1 out of 5 stars
Mandisa M.
It as not the travel I left my bag on the bus and have no idea how to get hold of someone to see if it was handed in.
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What is the distance between Pretoria and Pinetown?
Pretoria and Pinetown are 523 km (324 miles) apart.
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08-20
US$20
08-21
US$17
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US$19
08-23
US$16
08-24
US$19
08-25
US$18
08-26
US$18
08-27
US$18
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Pinetown was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of US$16
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You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$32 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Pinetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-08-23.
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