Customers appreciate the punctuality of the bus service, with many arriving ahead of schedule. They also praise the polite drivers and smooth rides. However, there are complaints about non-functional charging points and unpleasant odors from water closets on some buses.
I didn’t enjoy it at all, i was freezing throughout the day almost everyone was people took out tops it was so sad for people like us who didn’t bring any. I hated each and every minute of the trip - Atleast it was 100% clean
1 out of 5 stars
Nomaswazi T.
Very bad. It was an hour late. I booked mailiner but was on budget line. We had to stop for 2 hours at traffic due to overload. Drivers were very friendly and able to contain the situation
1 out of 5 stars
Thato M.
The driver left me on the door step while waiting for my luggage from my uncle passing Intercape office
Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.
1) They operate on African time, we left Joburg minutes late 2) went to Heidelberg for a+-40 minutes stop 3) I was going to Harrismith for the 1st time, so I don't know the place, driver parks at an Engen garage and leaves the bus no stating where we are and for how long
1 out of 5 stars
Bridget S.
Delayed. Very disorganised. Were directed to stand on a very long queue only to be told we were at the wrong queue ...honestly thought I had booked "Intercape" so was very disappointed to see what bus I had actually booked.😔😔 very very old buses. The only oldest buses in the port. Which explains the cheap price. But what can we say, we got from point A to point B. So grateful for that. Everyone was just complaining and rightfully so😅😅
2 out of 5 stars
Emeli K.
The bus needs attention to presentation and comfort
Passengers have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting a calm and friendly driver who ensured an on-time arrival. However, there were some concerns about the hygiene of the toilet facilities during their journey.
Not good, I tried cancelling a trip but I was told I have to cancel 24hours before, but on the website/ticket it says 6 hours
1 out of 5 stars
Ntokozo P.
The driver was very calm and friendly, his driving was satisfying, and. we arrived on time to our destination. My only note would be the hygiene of the toilet, it was in not in a good state.
5 out of 5 stars
Amanda Jabulile M.
The charging ports weren’t working
There was little or no air ventilation since the air conditioning wasn’t working thus resulting into high temperatures also since it was a day trip
Based on 8854 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $17
Citiliner Plus Johannesburg Harrismith recent customer reviews
The driver didn’t stop for passengers to go buy refreshments and use the bathrooms, instead they were using the bathroom of the bus which smelled horribly at the back of bus.
1 out of 5 stars
Star M.
The bus was 45 min late in leaving and there seats were over booked. Had to negotiate my way into my paid for seat in order to make it to my destination
1 out of 5 stars
Khabang M.
It was amazing the drivers were friendly and the bus had enough space for every passenger
Based on 2697 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $19
Based on 55 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Luvalo Brothers Transport ticket prices on this trip start at $15
Based on 113 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Big Tree ticket prices on this trip start at $25
Based on 3717 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $19
Based on 776 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Vilamora ticket prices on this trip start at $23
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What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Harrismith?
The distance separating Johannesburg and Harrismith is 158 miles (255 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismith?
The majority of buses traveling from Johannesburg to Harrismith start their journey at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and wind up at Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
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$20
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$18
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$16
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$16
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$14
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$13
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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith was searched and found on Oct 1, 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 Johannesburg to Harrismith, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $63 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Harrismith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-10-01.
Usually Big Sky, 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.
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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $13
