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How to get fromGariep Dam to Harrismithby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gariep Dam to Harrismith by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Gariep Dam to Colesberg Ultra Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Colesberg Ultra City to Park Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    11h 38m
    R 1,203–1,800

  2. Drive  523.7 km

    1. Drive from Gariep Dam to Harrismithcar car 523.7 km
    5h 53m
    R 1,209–1,745

  3. Taxi, bus via Springfontein (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Gariep Dam to Springfonteintaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfontein to Jonannesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    12h 16m
    R 1,445–1,799

  4. Taxi, bus via Welkom

    1. Take the taxi from Gariep Dam to Springfonteintaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfontein to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Biuten Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    12h 26m
    R 1,744–2,278

  5. Taxi, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Gariep Dam to Colesbergtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Colesberg to Midrandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midrand to Harrismithbus bus
    14h 13m
    R 1,212–1,499

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  • Distance: 947.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Gariep Dam, Free State, South Africa and Harrismith, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Gariep Dam to Harrismith. However, you can take the taxi to Colesberg Ultra City, take the bus to Park Station, walk to Johannesburg, then take the bus to Harrismith. Alternatively, you can drive from Gariep Dam to Harrismith in around 5h 53m.

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