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Distance from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg

409km
1 h 15 minby plane
6 h 49 min🚗 by car
8 h 51 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

BloemfonteinBloemfontein0 m

Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa. It is often, and has been traditionally, referred to as the country's "judicial capital", alongside th…

PietermaritzburgPietermaritzburg0 m

Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa after Durban. It was named in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?

It is 409 km in a straight line from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 15 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg?

Around 6 h 49 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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