Bus Mthatha to Harrismith: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Harrismith from various bus operators like Intercape, Citiliner or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

$36

tomorrow

$32

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

$36

Friday

$35

Saturday

$37

Sunday

$35

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/28/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Intercape	10h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/28/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Citiliner	9h 40m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/28/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 20m	6:35 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 6:35:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/28/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	9h 0m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:00 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Basic	$38	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/28/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 50m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Intercape	9h 20m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Citiliner	10h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Citiliner	9h 40m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 20m	6:35 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2026 6:35:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 4:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Intercape	10h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Citiliner	9h 40m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 20m	6:35 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 6:35:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Intercape	10h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Citiliner	9h 40m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 20m	6:35 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 6:35:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 40m	7:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:40 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 7:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:40 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 7:20:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Citiliner	9h 40m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 20m	6:35 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 6:35:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 50m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 5:30:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Intercape	9h 20m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Citiliner	10h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Citiliner	9h 40m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 20m	6:35 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 6:35:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 40m	7:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:40 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 7:00:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:40 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 7:20:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Citiliner	9h 40m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 4:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	10h 20m	6:35 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 6:35:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Harrismith is $28 on 4/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Harrismith

See here how frequent the connections between Mthatha and Harrismith are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Mthatha to Harrismith. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Mthatha and Harrismith.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 53 buses from Mthatha to Harrismith, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Harrismith, with 48 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Harrismith

Compare all providers like Intercape, Citiliner and Big Sky Intercity that travel 14 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Harrismith in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Harrismith starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus	$28
Fastest Bus	8h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	230.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Citiliner, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Harrismith

Every day, 14 buses from 4 bus companies leave Mthatha for Harrismith: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$36

Tuesday 04/28

$32

Wednesday 04/29

$28

Thursday 04/30

$37

Friday 05/01

$37

Saturday 05/02

$37

Sunday 05/03

$35

Monday 05/04

$30

Tuesday 05/05

$30

Wednesday 05/06

$31

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$30

Saturday 05/09

$30

Sunday 05/10

$30

Monday 05/11

$30

Tuesday 05/12

$33

Wednesday 05/13

$30

Thursday 05/14

$30

Friday 05/15

$33

Saturday 05/16

$33

Sunday 05/17

$35

Monday 05/18

$33

Tuesday 05/19

$33

Wednesday 05/20

$33

Thursday 05/21

$29

Friday 05/22

$29

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Harrismith

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Mthatha to Harrismith, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $28, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Harrismith. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Harrismith, with $28. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Harrismith

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Mthatha to Harrismith in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Mthatha to Harrismith, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Mthatha to Harrismith are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Harrismith

These are the most booked bus companies between Mthatha to Harrismith from our users.

Intercape from Mthatha to Harrismith

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Mthatha to Harrismith:

Cheapest Price	$28
Fastest Bus	8h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Last Bus	7:20 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	4/3/2026

Citiliner from Mthatha to Harrismith

Here you will find the key facts about the Citiliner bus route Mthatha to Harrismith:

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	4/3/2026

Greyhound South Africa from Mthatha to Harrismith

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound South Africa bus route Mthatha to Harrismith:

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	10h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:35 PM
Last Bus	6:35 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	4/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Harrismith

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Mthatha and Harrismith.

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Quest Garage

Warden St

Wimpy

Shell

Shell Garage, Cnr of Mchecknie Street and Murray Str.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Harrismith

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Mthatha to Harrismith? Or which bus companies serve the route Mthatha to Harrismith? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Mthatha to Harrismith bus

How much does a Mthatha Harrismith bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 10h 55m to reach Harrismith. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mthatha to Harrismith?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $39. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Harrismith.

On average, how many connections are available from Mthatha to Harrismith each day?

Every day, the Mthatha to Harrismith bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Harrismith take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Harrismith is offered by Intercape and takes 8h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Harrismith?

The earliest bus arriving in Harrismith from Mthatha starts at 4:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Mthatha to Harrismith?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Harrismith starts at 7:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Mthatha Harrismith route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Harrismith, passengers can travel with Intercape, Citiliner and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Harrismith?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Harrismith by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Citiliner and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Harrismith bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Mthatha Harrismith bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Mthatha Harrismith bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Mthatha to Harrismith on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mthatha to Harrismith

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Harrismith

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Mthatha and to Harrismith. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!