Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Harrismith
Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Harrismith, with 1-way prices having ranged from R252 to R1,520 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Harrismith is R270 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Mainliner PTA-DBN scheduled to depart Johannesburg at 09:30 on Sat 16 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Harrismith at 12:45 on Sat 16 May 2026 (duration of 3 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R242 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Mainliner PTA-DBN departing Johannesburg at 09:30 on Sat 16 May 2026 and arriving in Harrismith at 12:45 on Sat 16 May 2026 (duration of 3 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R380, Flexi: R403, Full Flexi: R426. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R380, Flexi: R343, Full Flexi: R362.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Johannesburg to Harrismith
Select a date block below to view the full schedule for that day. Green indicates the lowest fare.
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 Johannesburg to Harrismith
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-11 23:36:33
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (JOHANNESBURG - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Arrive (HARRISMITH - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 07:30am | Sat 16 May 2026 10:40am | 320 | 304 | 288 |
| Big Sky Intercity BIG SKY PTA-KIM-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sat 16 May 2026 09:00am | Sun 17 May 2026 01:20am | 650 | 618 | 585 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 09:30am | Sat 16 May 2026 12:45pm | 300 | 285 | 270 |
| Mainliner PTA-PMB-MTH | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 6:30pm | Sat 16 May 2026 9:50pm | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 8:00pm | Sun 17 May 2026 12:35am | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner NPTA-DBN-MARG | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 8:30pm | Sun 17 May 2026 12:15am | 330 | 314 | 297 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 07:30am | Sun 17 May 2026 10:40am | 320 | 304 | 288 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 08:30am | Sun 17 May 2026 12:55pm | 300 | 285 | 270 |
| Big Sky Intercity BIG SKY PTA-KIM-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 17 May 2026 09:00am | Mon 18 May 2026 01:20am | 710 | 675 | 639 |
| Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 11:00am | Sun 17 May 2026 2:10pm | 320 | 304 | 288 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 17 May 2026 5:00pm | Sun 17 May 2026 8:15pm | 370 | 352 | 333 |
| Mainliner PTA-MTH-EL | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 6:00pm | Sun 17 May 2026 9:15pm | 460 | 437 | 414 |
| Mainliner PTA-PMB-MTH | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 6:30pm | Sun 17 May 2026 9:50pm | 500 | 475 | 450 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 8:00pm | Mon 18 May 2026 12:35am | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner NPTA-DBN-MARG | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 8:30pm | Mon 18 May 2026 12:15am | 330 | 314 | 297 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 17 May 2026 10:00pm | Mon 18 May 2026 01:10am | 340 | 323 | 306 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 07:30am | Mon 18 May 2026 10:40am | 320 | 304 | 288 |
| Big Sky Intercity BIG SKY PTA-KIM-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 18 May 2026 09:00am | Tue 19 May 2026 01:20am | 650 | 618 | 585 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 09:30am | Mon 18 May 2026 12:45pm | 300 | 285 | 270 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 18 May 2026 5:00pm | Mon 18 May 2026 8:15pm | 370 | 352 | 333 |
| Mainliner PTA-PMB-MTH | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 6:30pm | Mon 18 May 2026 9:50pm | 500 | 475 | 450 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 8:00pm | Tue 19 May 2026 12:35am | 440 | 418 | 396 |
| Mainliner NPTA-DBN-MARG | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 8:30pm | Tue 19 May 2026 12:15am | 330 | 314 | 297 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Mon 18 May 2026 10:00pm | Tue 19 May 2026 01:10am | 340 | 323 | 306 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 07:30am | Tue 19 May 2026 10:40am | 320 | 304 | 288 |
| Big Sky Intercity BIG SKY PTA-KIM-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 19 May 2026 09:00am | Wed 20 May 2026 01:20am | 650 | 618 | 585 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-DBN | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 09:30am | Tue 19 May 2026 12:45pm | 300 | 285 | 270 |
| Mainliner PTA-PMB-MTH | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 6:30pm | Tue 19 May 2026 9:50pm | 500 | 475 | 450 |
| Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 8:00pm | Wed 20 May 2026 12:35am | 480 | 456 | 432 |
| Mainliner NPTA-DBN-MARG | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 8:30pm | Wed 20 May 2026 12:15am | 330 | 314 | 297 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Tue 19 May 2026 10:00pm | Wed 20 May 2026 01:10am | 340 | 323 | 306 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 252 | 1,320 | 380 |
| Flexi | 266 | 1,420 | 403 |
| Full Flexi | 280 | 1,520 | 426 |
Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Harrismith
- Express Mainliner PTA-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity BIG SKY PTA-KIM-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-MTH-EL
- Mainliner PTA-MTH-EL
- Mainliner PTA-PMB-MTH
- Budgetliner PTA-KOK-MTH
- Mainliner PTA-KOK-MAT
- Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN
- Mainliner NPTA-DBN-MARG
- Mainliner NPTA-LDY-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN
- Big Sky Intercity Express Big Sky PTA-DBN
- Mainliner PTA-DBN
- Mainliner PTA-DBN-MAP
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky NPTA-LDY-RICH
- Mainliner PTA-HRS-DBN
- Intercape Bus
- Mainliner NPTA-LDY-RICH
- Johannesburg to Harrismith on route Mainliner PTA-PMB-MTH low on available seats
- Johannesburg to Harrismith on route Mainliner PTA-VRG-DBN low on available seats
- Johannesburg to Harrismith on route Mainliner NPTA-DBN-MARG low on available seats
- Johannesburg to Harrismith on route Express Mainliner PTA-DBN low on available seats
- Big Sky Intercity Johannesburg to Harrismith on route Big Sky PTA-HRS-DBN low on available seats
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 3h 10m, slowest 16h 20m, average 4h 45m.
Departures vary from 7:30am to 10:00pm. Arrivals from 12:15am to 10:40pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Johannesburg
Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 2/10
Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.19704997
Longitude: 28.04221218
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Johannesburg on Google Maps
To: 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.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Harrismith 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 Harrismith to Johannesburg
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