Users have shared that the bus journeys were comfortable and on time, with friendly staff enhancing their travel experience. However, some mentioned occasional issues with unpleasant odors in the toilets, which caused brief discomfort. Overall, passengers appreciated the service and felt well taken care of during their trips.
My trip was the worst ever. I boarded Bus No 905 in Harrismith, hoping that the bus was passing through Bloemfontein, which was my destination. In Bethlehem the bus branched off and took another route towards Fouriesburg and bypassed Bloemfontein. The crew only transferred me to another bus (Bus 230), which was travelling to Gauteng via Bloemfontein. The transfer took place in Colesburg, after I had called your offices. When I asked the crew to explain why they had bypassed Bloemfontein they made fun out of me and insisted that I had been asleep, hence I didn't notice that the bus had passed through Bloemfontein. I know Bloemfontein because I live there. I asked them to show me a single passenger whom they had picked in Bloemfontein as evidence to show that they had passed through the city, but they could not show me a single person whom they had picked there. As a result of all this lack of professionalism my journey last at least 6 more hours that it could have taken. I arrived in Bloemfontein around 3.30 am today (2 November 2024), instead of the scheduled time, which was 9:15 pm yesterday (1 November 2024). While we were still in Harrismith the crew told us that the official language that we should communicate in was IsiZulu and stated that this was company policy. I took this to be a joke, but it is likely that they may have communicated in that language when rescheduling the trip for Bloemfontein bound passengers, so I missed the instructions.
1 out of 5 stars
Geofrey M.
I enjoyed travelling and the music, but the toilets sometimes were reeking of unpleasant smell. It wasn't long term, but those few moments were uncomfortable.
5 out of 5 stars
Tediso M.
My bus was scheduled for 1:30am it only arrived at 02:45 and the drivers were so rude, they told me not to sit in the front seats cause they want to sleep, I went to the back seats and discovered that there wasn’t any space, got back on the front seat with my luggages and they told me that I only want to disturb them.
Based on 2973 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $32
Big Sky Harrismith Bloemfontein recent customer reviews
It was an hour late and the driver was shouting at me for asking if I should board even if the bus is an Intercape but my ticket indicated BigSky.
The 4 front seats were reserved for the 1 driver and I was forced to sit next to the toilet even though there were 3 empty seats infront.
60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool)
C - Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Harrismith to Bloemfontein by bus
What is the distance between Harrismith and Bloemfontein?
The distance between Harrismith and Bloemfontein is around 300 km (186 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Harrismith to Bloemfontein?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage), in Harrismith, and end it at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11-13
$28
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$28
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$31
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$37
11-17
$47
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$30
11-19
$30
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$30
The cheapest trip from Harrismith to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $28
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You can expect to pay from $28 to $69 for a bus ticket from Harrismith to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-20.
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The cheapest trip from Harrismith to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $28
