How much is the Intercape bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R252 to R700 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R252.

How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 3 hours and 39 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 Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith, with 1-way prices having ranged from R252 to R700 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is R252 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Durban to Pretoria via Vereeniging and Bethlehem scheduled to depart Pietermaritzburg at 09:15 on Wed 02 Sep 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Harrismith at 12:50 on Wed 02 Sep 2026 (duration of 3 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R226 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Durban to Pretoria via Vereeniging and Bethlehem departing Pietermaritzburg at 09:15 on Wed 02 Sep 2026 and arriving in Harrismith at 12:50 on Wed 02 Sep 2026 (duration of 3 hours 35 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R324, Flexi: R347, Full Flexi: R374. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R324, Flexi: R295, Full Flexi: R318.

The journey takes on average 3 hours and 39 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 Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-08-28 06:20:57

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Pietermaritzburg)	Arrive (Harrismith)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Express Durban to Pretoria	Mainliner	08:50am	12:10pm	300	285	270
Durban to Pretoria via Vereeniging and Bethlehem	Mainliner	09:15am	12:50pm	280	266	252
Express Durban to Pretoria via Ladysmith	Mainliner	09:50am	2:05pm	300	285	270
Durban to Cape Town via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	11:15am	3:20pm	480	380	320
Night Durban to Pretoria via Kimberley	Mainliner	8:50pm	12:35am	380	361	342
Durban to Upington via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	9:20pm	01:25am	340	323	306
Durban to Pretoria via Vereeniging	Mainliner	9:30pm	12:55am	340	323	306
Night Margate to Pretoria via Durban	Mainliner	10:20pm	01:10am	320	304	288
Mthatha to Pretoria via Pietermaritzburg	Mainliner	11:55pm	03:20am	340	323	306

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	252	580	324
Flexi	266	640	347
Full Flexi	280	700	374

Intercape Routes from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

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

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 2h 45m, slowest 4h 30m, average 3h 39m.

Departures vary from 2:25am to 11:55pm. Arrivals from 12:35am to 4:55pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: 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.

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Location: View Pietermaritzburg on Google Maps

Arrival: 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 Trips

Location: 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 Pietermaritzburg

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