Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Harrismith

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TodayMay 17
from US$18
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Harrismith
    Destination location: HARRISMITH - WIMPY BERGVIEW, BERGVIEW, WARDEN STREET, HARRISMITH, 9880
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Harrismith
    Destination location: HARRISMITH
    Operated by: BIGTREEBIGTREE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Harrismith
    Destination location: Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Harrismith
    Destination location: Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Harrismith
    Destination location: Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
    Operated by: Big Sky ExpressBig Sky Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Johannesburg to Harrismith: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses33
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance270 km
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Johannesburg to Harrismith Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Harrismith

  1. How long is the trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith by bus?

    The trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith will take on average 3h 20m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Harrismith in about 2h 10m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Harrismith?

    The distance between Johannesburg and Harrismith is around 255 km (158 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Harrismith?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg, and end it at Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage), in Harrismith.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Johannesburg to Harrismith?

    The least expensive option to go from Johannesburg to Harrismith would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$14, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Johannesburg to Harrismith?

    Taking the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismith costs on average US$23.

  6. Is it possible to do a day trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith?

    Yes, a day trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith is definitely doable. You'll spend about 4h 20m on the round-trip journey between Johannesburg and Harrismith. Be sure to check the departure and arrival times before booking to ensure you'll have enough time to explore Harrismith.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05-15
US$13
05-16
US$13
Today
US$16
05-18
US$16
05-19
US$13
05-20
US$13
05-21
US$13
05-22
US$12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith was searched and found on May 22, 2025 with a price of US$12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Harrismith, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$55 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Harrismith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12 which is on 2025-05-22.

Usually BIGTREE, MAINLINER 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.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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