How much is the Intercape bus from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R270 to R970 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R270.

How long is the bus ride from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R270 to R970 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg is R270 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith scheduled to depart Harrismith at 12:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Pietermaritzburg at 16:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 3 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R242 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith departing Harrismith at 12:50 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Pietermaritzburg at 16:30 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 (duration of 3 hours 40 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R360, Flexi: R384, Full Flexi: R412. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R360, Flexi: R326, Full Flexi: R350.

The journey takes on average 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi

Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.

Feature	Saver	Flexi	Full Flexi
Price Level	Cheapest	Standard	Premium
Luggage Allowance	15 kg (2 pieces max)	20 kg (2 pieces max)	25 kg (2 pieces max)
Seat Reservations	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student)	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure)	25% Fee	15% Fee	10% Fee
Cancellation Policy	75% refund (Must cancel 48h before)	85% refund (Must cancel 24h before)	90% refund (Must cancel 12h before)

Intercape Prices & Schedule from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 05:21:53

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Harrismith)	Arrive (Pietermaritzburg)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban	Mainliner	12:20am	03:30am	350	333	315
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging	Mainliner	12:40am	03:55am	330	314	297
Upington to Durban via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	01:10am	04:45am	440	418	396
Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith	Mainliner	01:15am	04:55am	430	409	387
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley	Mainliner	01:25am	05:05am	510	485	459
Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley	Mainliner	06:35am	10:15am	500	475	450
Express Pretoria to Durban	Mainliner	10:45am	1:55pm	340	323	306
Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	12:35pm	4:15pm	590	510	450
Express Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith	Mainliner	12:50pm	4:30pm	300	285	270
Pretoria to Durban via Germiston	Mainliner	2:20pm	6:00pm	300	285	270
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem	Mainliner	3:05pm	6:30pm	340	323	306
Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg	Mainliner	9:55pm	01:05am	360	342	324
Pretoria to Matatiele via Kokstad	Mainliner	10:45pm	02:40am	400	380	360

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	270	810	360
Flexi	285	870	384
Full Flexi	300	970	412

Intercape Routes from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging
Upington to Durban via Bloemfontein
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley
Express Cape Town to Durban Bay via Kimberley
Express Pretoria to Durban
Cape Town to Durban via Bloemfontein
Express Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging and Bethlehem
Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg
Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith
Pretoria to Durban via Germiston
Pretoria to East London via Mthatha
Pretoria to Matatiele via Kokstad

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 3h 0m, slowest 3h 55m, average 3h 28m.

Departures vary from 12:20am to 10:45pm. Arrivals from 12:40am to 11:20pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: Harrismith

Address: Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)

Province: Free State

Safety Rating: 4/10

Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -28.2754285

Longitude: 29.1239923

Uber Availability: Available.

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Location: View Harrismith on Google Maps

Arrival: Pietermaritzburg

Address: Intercape Office in Burger St (opposite the McDonalds and next to the Big Sky Intercity offices)

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

Safety Rating: 4/10

Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -29.6045515

Longitude: 30.3817751

Uber Availability: Available.

Need a safe ride from the station?

Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Pietermaritzburg on Google Maps

General Safety considerations

Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.

Why so slow?

You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith.