What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith by coach?

The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith by coach covers an approximate distance of 121 miles (194 km).

What is the best way to go from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith without a car?

You can reach Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:45	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	3h	23:45	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Cheapest
Bus	22:35	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	2h 25m	01:00	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	23:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 50m	01:05	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	23:30	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	02:55	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:20	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	3h 5m	11:25	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 50m	03:00	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	04:40	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	23:30	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	02:55	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	00:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 50m	03:00	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	04:40	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	23:30	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	02:55	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:00	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	04:40	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	23:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	22:55	Mcdonalds, Chief Albert Luthuli and Burger Street	2h 15m	01:10	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	No tags
Bus	23:30	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	3h 25m	02:55	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 20m	12:10	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	04:40	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 45m	23:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	3h	01:30	HARRISMITH	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 20m	15:40	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Pietermaritzburg - Shop 2 Mcdonalds Centre , Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201	1h 25m	11:30	Harrismith - Wimpy Bergview, Bergview, Warden Street, Harrismith, 9880	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 50m	03:00	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	3h 40m	04:40	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	3h	01:30	HARRISMITH	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:47 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 £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

3h 5mAverage duration

121 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,778 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.

13 February 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.

16 September 2024

I always enjoy the comfort, punctuality, reasonable bus fares and cleanliness.

Phakiso N.

2 July 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,228 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,918 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10918 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 Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £14

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Harrismith recent customer reviews

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

Lizzie M.

16 July 2023

Citiliner

3.5/51,897 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.3

Big Sky

3.5/52,978 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

1.5/53,848 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at £15

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.

8 July 2024

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Harrismith by coach?
The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith by coach covers an approximate distance of 121 miles (194 km).
What is the best way to go from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith without a car?
You can reach Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£13

14/11

£13

Today

£14

16/11

No data

17/11

£13

18/11

£13

19/11

£13

20/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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 £13 to £40 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 £13, 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.