Bus Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.

today

$17

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

$17

Thursday

$19

Friday

$18

Saturday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	2h 20m	1:40 PM	Harrismith	Wimpy	4:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Intercity Xpress	2h 50m	4:30 PM	Harrismith	Wimpy	7:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Intercape	3h 10m	10:45 AM	Harrismith	Shell	1:55 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Citiliner	3h 30m	10:10 PM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	1:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 30m	8:10 PM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	11:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 8:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	2h 20m	1:40 PM	Harrismith	Wimpy	4:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Intercity Xpress	2h 45m	1:10 AM	Harrismith	Wimpy	3:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercape	3h 10m	12:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	3:30 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:20:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 15m	1:15 AM	Harrismith	Shell	4:30 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	3h 30m	10:10 PM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	1:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 10m	12:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	3:30 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:20:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercape	3h 45m	12:40 AM	Harrismith	Shell	4:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	3h 10m	10:45 AM	Harrismith	Shell	1:55 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercape	3h 10m	12:50 PM	Harrismith	Shell	4:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercape	3h 45m	1:00 PM	Harrismith	Shell	4:45 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	2h 20m	1:40 PM	Harrismith	Wimpy	4:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Intercape	3h 10m	12:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	3:30 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:20:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercity Xpress	2h 45m	1:10 AM	Harrismith	Wimpy	3:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 1:10:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Citiliner	3h 30m	10:10 PM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	1:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 10:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 30m	8:10 PM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	11:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	2h 20m	1:40 PM	Harrismith	Wimpy	4:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 1:40:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Intercape	3h 10m	12:20 AM	Harrismith	Shell	3:30 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 12:20:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercity Xpress	2h 45m	1:10 AM	Harrismith	Wimpy	3:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Wimpy, Harrismith (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 1:10:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 30m	8:10 PM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	11:40 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:10:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Citiliner	2h 40m	11:00 PM	Harrismith	Quest Garage	1:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Quest Garage, Harrismith (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 11:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg is $17 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 53 daily buses from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 52 buses from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 34 times every day by bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	34 Ø
Distance	120.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, Citiliner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 34 buses from 6 bus companies leave Harrismith for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$17

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$19

Monday 08/10

$19

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$19

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg.

Quest Garage

Warden St

Shell

Shell Garage, Cnr of Mchecknie Street and Murray Str.

Wimpy

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Service and Comfort on the bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Harrismith Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 2h 20m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pietermaritzburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 34 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Harrismith starts at 10:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Harrismith for Pietermaritzburg starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Harrismith Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Harrismith and Pietermaritzburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Harrismith Pietermaritzburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Harrismith Pietermaritzburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Harrismith and to Pietermaritzburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Harrismith and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!