Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Quest Garage | Mc Donald's, 272 Burger St | Cheapest | ||||
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| Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880 | Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 | Fastest | ||||
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| Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage) | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage) | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
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| Quest Garage | Mc Donald's, 272 Burger St | No tags | ||||
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| Quest Garage | Mc Donald's, 272 Burger St | No tags | ||||
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| HARRISMITH - WIMPY BERGVIEW, BERGVIEW, WARDEN STREET, HARRISMITH, 9880 | PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201 | No tags | ||||
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| Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880 | Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:37 PM SAST.
Get from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg
The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg
Stops in Harrismith
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Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage), Harrismith, South Africa
Stops in Pietermaritzburg
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Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg start from $24. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus travel time from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg is 3h, covering a distance of 194 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Big Tree.
Which bus companies service the Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa, Luvalo Brothers Transport, Delta Coaches, Big Tree.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 4.829975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 70 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Sep 16, 2026 with a price of $16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $79 for a bus ticket from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2026-09-17.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
