Trains to Pietermaritzburg
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Pietermaritzburg: Pietermaritzburg railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Pietermaritzburg
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg to Durban | South Africa | 67 km (42 mi) | about 58 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Kroonstad | South Africa | 378 km (235 mi) | about 5 h 26 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 409 km (254 mi) | about 5 h 52 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Evaton | South Africa | 424 km (263 mi) | about 6 h 6 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Benoni | South Africa | 432 km (269 mi) | about 6 h 13 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg | South Africa | 444 km (276 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Soweto | South Africa | 448 km (278 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Thembisa | South Africa | 455 km (283 mi) | about 6 h 33 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Roodepoort | South Africa | 457 km (284 mi) | about 6 h 34 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria | South Africa | 482 km (300 mi) | about 6 h 56 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Soshanguve | South Africa | 513 km (319 mi) | about 7 h 23 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley | South Africa | 555 km (345 mi) | about 7 h 59 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 17 h 39 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Gqeberha | South Africa | 661 km (411 mi) | about 9 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Pietermaritzburg have?
Pietermaritzburg railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.