Bus Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.

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$17

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$17

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$17

Sunday

$16

Monday

$17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 50m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 9:20:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 30m	11:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:50 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 11:20:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 20m	8:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 8:50:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 45m	9:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:35 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 9:50:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	3h 50m	9:15 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:05 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 9:15:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 50m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 9:20:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 30m	11:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:50 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 11:20:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 20m	8:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 8:50:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 45m	9:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:35 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 9:50:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	3h 50m	9:15 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:05 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 9:15:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 50m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 9:20:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 50m	9:15 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:05 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 9:15:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 45m	10:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:35 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 10:50:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	3h 20m	8:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 8:50:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 45m	9:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:35 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 9:50:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	12:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:40 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/1/2026 12:20:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Eagle Liner	3h 5m	8:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:50 AM	Harrismith	Wimpy	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/1/2026 8:45:00 AM to Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Intercity Xpress	2h 25m	11:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:35 AM	Harrismith	Wimpy	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/1/2026 11:10:00 PM to Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 45m	10:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:35 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Basic	$20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/1/2026 10:50:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 2:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Citiliner	2h 40m	11:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:10 AM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/1/2026 11:30:00 PM to Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 50m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 9:20:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 30m	11:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	2:50 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:20:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 20m	8:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:10 PM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 8:50:00 AM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	3h 50m	9:15 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:05 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 9:15:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 25m	11:55 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:55:00 PM to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is $16 on 2/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 54 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith, while Night sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 20 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	1h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	120.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, Big Tree Coaches, Citiliner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

Every day, 20 buses from 7 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Harrismith: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

$17

Thursday 01/29

$17

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$17

Sunday 02/01

$16

Monday 02/02

$17

Tuesday 02/03

$17

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

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

With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

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

Intercape from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

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

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	2h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	1/24/2026

Eagle Liner from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith:

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	1h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	1/24/2026

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

Quest Garage

Warden St

Shell

Shell Garage, Cnr of Mchecknie Street and Murray Str.

Wimpy

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Harrismith bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 3h 20m to reach Harrismith. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $94. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith each day?

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 1h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

The earliest bus arriving in Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg starts at 8:50 AM. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Harrismith starts at 11:55 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 Pietermaritzburg Harrismith route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg 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, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 20 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

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

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