There are 5 ways to get from Empangeni to Harrismith by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Pietermaritzburg
best- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismithbus
9h 27mR 814–1,424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Harrismithbus
9h 30mR 759–1,064Drive 372.4 km
- Drive from Empangeni to Harrismithcar 372.4 km
5h 23mR 859–1,241Fly, bus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane RCB - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismithbus
10h 10mR 3,077–8,347Bus #2
- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Pinetown to Montrosebus
9h 55mR 1,129–1,584
Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Empangeni to Harrismith is to bus which costs R 750 - R 1 100 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Empangeni to Harrismith is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs R 850 - R 1 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Empangeni to Harrismith. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Harrismith via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Empangeni and Harrismith is 490 km. The road distance is 372.4 km.
The best way to get from Empangeni to Harrismith without a car is to bus via Pietermaritzburg which takes 9h 27m and costs R 800 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Empangeni to Harrismith, including transfers.
Empangeni to Harrismith bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.
Empangeni to Harrismith bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empangeni to Harrismith is 372 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Empangeni to Harrismith.
There are 45+ hotels available in Harrismith.
What companies run services between Empangeni, South Africa and Harrismith, South Africa?
You can take a vehicle from Empangeni to Harrismith via Richards Bay, Durban, Durban Bus Stn, and Pietermaritzburg in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,400–7,500
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Richards Bay to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Richards Bay to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Richards Bay to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
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