Is there a way to reach Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg without a car?

The best way to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

The travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is about 3h 5m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 10m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 121 miles (194 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith?

The distance between the two cities is 121 miles (194 km).

What is the cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $15.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

The average bus ticket price from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is $23. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $15 and $76, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Can you do a day trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

Yes, you can do a day trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith is about 2h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit Harrismith before returning to Pietermaritzburg in the evening.

Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith Bus Tickets

Q: What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

Buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith leave from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) and arrive at Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage).

TodayMay 3

from $28

TomorrowMay 4

from $23

MonMay 5

from $16

TueMay 6

WedMay 7

from $17

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FriMay 9

SatMay 10

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 4 at 10:55pm
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Mcdonalds, Chief Albert Luthuli and Burger Street
Arrival time: May 5 at 1:10am
Destination city: Harrismith
Destination location: Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City
Operated by: Delta Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 4 at 10:05am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Arrival time: May 4 at 11:30am
Destination city: Harrismith
Destination location: Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 25m
Departure time: May 4 at 12:10am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: May 4 at 3:00am
Destination city: Harrismith
Destination location: Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 50m
Departure time: May 4 at 1:00am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: May 4 at 4:40am
Destination city: Harrismith
Destination location: Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 40m
Departure time: May 4 at 8:50am
Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Arrival time: May 4 at 12:10pm
Destination city: Harrismith
Destination location: Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 20m

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23

Average bus trip duration3h 5m

Number of daily buses36

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance109 miles (175 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,530 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers consistently express satisfaction with the comfort, punctuality, reasonable fares, and cleanliness of the service. There are no major issues reported in multiple reviews.

Intercape Mainliner Express Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

It was my first time traveling with intercape it was nice experience but driver of 931 from BFN to PMB caused me a flue because of cold aircon running the whole night

Mahlomola M.

February 13, 2025

I did not like the fact that the bus was delayed for 2 hours. This has messed up my day and prevented me to fulfill my work obligation.

Nyanine Chuele F.

September 16, 2024

I always enjoy the comfort, punctuality, reasonable bus fares and cleanliness.

Phakiso N.

July 2, 2023

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,676 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Intercity Xpress

3/58,869 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

Your buses does not come on time. They are always late with +-2 hours.

Lizzie M.

July 16, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,675 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

Based on 7675 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $15.00

Citiliner Plus Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

The bus was hot,air-conditioning not working, even the bus itself was not working well,the driver has to stop to restart it several times,worse it was 1hr late.

Nombulelo N.

July 8, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,123 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

BIGTREE

2.5/5100 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,244 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

LUVALOBROTHERSTRANSPORT

4/547 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

Stops in Harrismith

A - Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)

Frequently asked questions for your trip Pietermaritzburg - Harrismith

Is there a way to reach Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?
What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?
What is the cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?
Can you do a day trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/01

$15

05/02

$16

Today

$28

05/04

$23

05/05

$16

05/06

$17

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$17

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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $68 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-05-05.

Usually BIGTREE 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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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith: Trip Overview

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Intercape Mainliner Express Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

Citiliner Plus Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith Bus

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Pietermaritzburg - Harrismith

Is there a way to reach Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

What is the cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

Can you do a day trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

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