How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Harrismith?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Harrismith start from $28. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Harrismith?

The average bus trip duration from Mthatha to Harrismith is 10h, covering a distance of 230 miles (371 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Harrismith route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Citiliner , Delta Coaches , Big Sky , Big Tree , Luvalo Brothers Transport , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to Harrismith?

The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Harrismith at 2:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Harrismith?

A bus trip from Mthatha to Harrismith generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Mthatha to Harrismith?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to Harrismith?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Mthatha to Harrismith?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to Harrismith?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mthatha to Harrismith from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Harrismith on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	Mthatha (Train Station) - Train Station Mthatha, N2, Norwood	10h 20m	1:10am	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	8h 40m	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	2:55am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h	1:10am	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Harrismith on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	10h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	3:20am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	3:20am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	9h 40m	2:10am	HARRISMITH	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	10h 20m	4:55am	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Harrismith on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	10h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	3:20am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	3:20am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	9h 40m	2:10am	HARRISMITH	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	10h 20m	4:55am	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Harrismith on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	10h 20m	4:55am	Quest Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	8h 40m	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	10h 50m	1:30am	HARRISMITH	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	2:55am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Harrismith on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	10h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	8h 40m	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	10h 50m	1:30am	HARRISMITH	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	2:55am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Harrismith on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	10h 25m	2:55am	Quest Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	8h 40m	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	10h 50m	1:30am	HARRISMITH	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	3:20am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h	3:00am	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:50 AM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Harrismith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

10hAverage Duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Harrismith?

Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

Stops in Harrismith

A
Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)
Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage), Harrismith, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have highlighted the friendliness and respectfulness of the staff, which contributed to a pleasant travel experience. However, there were some concerns about punctuality and air-conditioning temperatures that could be improved for an even better journey. Overall, many travelers appreciated their interactions with drivers who were noted as being kind and friendly.

Intercape Mthatha Harrismith recent customer reviews

This was the most unpleasant journey ever. I was supposed to arrive at Harrismith by 04:40am but guess what it's 09:44am I am still on the way. The bus was super late and the drivers didn't know the route.got lost on the way after waiting for hours for the bus

Nonkosi D.

July 2, 2023

The driver was rude, left a passenger in mount ayliff. Delayed for more than an hour at Mzimkhulu. We arrived in Harrismith at 04:06am as opposed to 01:50am. I will never use Intercape again.

Zwelethemba M.

March 25, 2023

Everything was amazing. Drivers are kind and friendly

Owen F.

July 6, 2025

Citiliner

3.5/52,119 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

Delta Coaches

1.5/54,122 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Big Tree

2.5/5121 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Luvalo Brothers Transport

4/564 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mthatha to Harrismith by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Harrismith?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Harrismith start from $28. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Harrismith?
The average bus trip duration from Mthatha to Harrismith is 10h, covering a distance of 230 miles (371 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Harrismith route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Citiliner, Delta Coaches, Big Sky, Big Tree, Luvalo Brothers Transport, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to Harrismith?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Harrismith at 2:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Harrismith?
A bus trip from Mthatha to Harrismith generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mthatha to Harrismith?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to Harrismith?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Mthatha to Harrismith?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to Harrismith?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/31

$47

02/01

$38

Today

$26

02/03

$39

02/04

$32

02/05

$32

02/06

$29

02/07

$29

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Harrismith was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $64 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Harrismith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2026-02-06.

Usually 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.