What is the distance between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 194 km (121 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?

Buses departing from Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage) in Harrismith will take you to Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg.

Bus Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	HARRISMITH - WIMPY BERGVIEW, BERGVIEW, WARDEN STREET, HARRISMITH, 9880	2h 20m	2:40pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	2h	1:00am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	3h 35m	4:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	3h 40m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	3h 25m	1:25am	Mcdonalds, Chief Albert Luthuli and Burger Street	No tags

Next departures for Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	2h 20m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	HARRISMITH	1h 45m	1:15am	Pietermaritzburg	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	3h 10m	3:30am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	3h 40m	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	HARRISMITH	1h 50m	1:20am	Pietermaritzburg	No tags

Next departures for Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	2h 10m	4:25pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10pm	Quest Garage	3h 30m	1:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Quest Garage	3h 30m	11:40pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	4h 5m	4:00am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	HARRISMITH	2h 40m	1:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Next departures for Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	3h 35m	2:40pm	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	2h 10m	4:25pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Quest Garage	3h 30m	1:40am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Quest Garage	3h 30m	11:40pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	2h 30m	1:15pm	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	No tags

Next departures for Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	3h 35m	2:40pm	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	2h	1:00am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	3h 10m	3:30am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	3h 15m	4:30am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	3h 25m	1:25am	Mcdonalds, Chief Albert Luthuli and Burger Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:10 PM SAST.

Get from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

3hAverage Duration

176 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,839 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this bus company is highly praised. Many customers express their gratitude for the great service. However, there are some negative comments regarding the attitude of certain drivers, which was described as disrespectful and disappointing. Additionally, a few customers mentioned that there was no air conditioning on board during hot weather conditions.

Intercape Harrismith Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

The bus was excellent but the driver's attitude was very very bad and humiliating and very disappointing

Happy D.

April 27, 2022

Journey was great however the seat was not as flexible as it was broken

Karabo Junior M.

April 7, 2025

Fabulous 🤩🤩

Phakiso N.

July 14, 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,253 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by Eagle Line. Specifically, there are complaints about buses not arriving on time and passengers waiting for extended periods in cold weather conditions. Additionally, some customers suggest that better communication through email or SMS regarding bus whereabouts would greatly improve their experience.

Eagle Liner Harrismith Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

The bus didn't even arrive. I waited 3 hours in the cold!! And when i called them, they said the driver didn't know that he had a pick-up in harrismith.

Ayanda M.

June 9, 2023

It Wil be better if eagle line communicate with awaiting passengers by email or sms regarding the where about of the bus

Phyllis M.

February 11, 2022

Was late delayed my trip

Cia T.

January 25, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10945 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Intercity Xpress Harrismith Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

Your driver ,the old man with long grey berds and hair,he is very rude,worse he was falling asleep on the wheel ,the passengers has to tell him to stop the bus..please attend to that.very disappointed to that old man

Nombulelo N.

July 22, 2025

It was very bad……I didn’t enjoy my first with intercity xpress because I booked the bus for the 24 of April 2025 at 13:05 pm from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg but the didn’t arrived I called for assist and they said im in the wrong location but my ticket t says another location. I left there at 5:00 all my plans was cancelled because of there carelessness.

Snegugu N.

April 25, 2025

Citiliner

3.5/51,904 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

Big Sky

3.5/52,997 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Big Tree

2.5/5115 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9126 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $33

Citiliner Plus Harrismith Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

My bus didn't arrived at harrismith as per my ticket, I called , they said the bus stop at montrose, I was very disappointed. Sorry for that, I had to buy another ticket for intercape

Katlego M.

August 12, 2024

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Luvalo Brothers Transport

4/562 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.2

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Where are the popular stops in Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Harrismith

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

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg by bus

What is the distance between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg?
The distance between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 194 km (121 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?
Buses departing from Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage) in Harrismith will take you to Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$20

11-17

$21

Today

$24

11-19

$20

11-20

$26

11-21

$22

11-22

$21

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The cheapest trip from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $103 for a bus ticket from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, Intercape 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.