What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith?

Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith are 194 km (121 miles) apart.

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

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

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	2h 30m	10:20am	HARRISMITH - WIMPY BERGVIEW, BERGVIEW, WARDEN STREET, HARRISMITH, 9880	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	9:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 50m	1:10pm	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	11:35pm	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	3h 5m	11:25am	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 50m	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	4:40am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	12:35am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 50m	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	4:40am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	4:40am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	11:35pm	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Mcdonalds, Chief Albert Luthuli and Burger Street	2h 15m	1:10am	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 20m	12:10pm	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	4:40am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	11:35pm	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Pietermaritzburg	3h	1:30am	HARRISMITH	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 20m	3:40pm	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30am	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 50m	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	4:40am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Pietermaritzburg	3h	1:30am	HARRISMITH	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:47 PM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

195 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,764 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

3/510,225 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,912 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10912 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 Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

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

Lizzie M.

July 16, 2023

Citiliner

3.5/51,896 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

Big Sky

3.5/52,973 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Big Tree

2.5/5115 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,846 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9116 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 $27

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

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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 about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$24

11-14

$24

Today

$25

11-16

No data

11-17

$24

11-18

$24

11-19

$24

11-20

$27

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $73 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Intercape, Citiliner 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.