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How to get fromCape Town to Harrismithby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cape Town to Harrismith by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane CPT - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismithbus bus
    8h 53m
    R 4,164–6,450

  2. Bus via Kokstad

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Kokstadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kokstad to Harrismithbus bus
    29h 47m
    R 1,048–1,510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    20h 30m
    R 1,075–1,800

  4. Drive  1,338.6 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Harrismithcar car 1,338.6 km
    13h 53m
    R 3,100–4,477

  5. Fly to Lanseria International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane plane CPT - HLA
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    8h 46m
    R 2,781–4,925

  6. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane CPT - DUR
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismithbus bus
    10h 4m
    R 2,029–4,790

  7. Drive via Bellville  1,318.2 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Harrismithcar car 1,318.2 km
    14h 25m
    R 3,059–4,562

Cape Town to Harrismith by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,075Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,459 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Harrismith, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Cape Town Stn to Harrismith via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 20h 30m.

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