What is the cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare?

The cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare is to bus which costs $65 - $90 and takes 30h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare?

The fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $260 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Harare?

No, there is no direct bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harare. However, there are services departing from Pietermaritzburg and arriving at Harare via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 39m.

How far is it from Pietermaritzburg to Harare?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Harare is 1322 km. The road distance is 1582.9 km.

How do I travel from Pietermaritzburg to Harare without a car?

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 29h 39m and costs $65 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pietermaritzburg to Harare bus from?

Pietermaritzburg to Harare bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Pietermaritzburg station.

Bus or fly from Pietermaritzburg to Harare?

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $260 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 29h 39m.

Where does the Pietermaritzburg to Harare bus arrive?

Pietermaritzburg to Harare bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Pietermaritzburg to Harare?

Yes, the driving distance between Pietermaritzburg to Harare is 1583 km. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Harare.

Where can I stay near Harare?

There are 334+ hotels available in Harare.

Pietermaritzburg to Harare - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Harare by plane, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane PZB - HRE
4h 7m
$262–626
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burger St to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
30h
$66–89
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
29h 39m
$68–81
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Durbancar
2. Take the car train from Durban to Standertoncartrain
3. Drive from Standerton to Hararecar
30h 15m
$241–368
Drive 1,582.9 km
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Hararecar 1,582.9 km
16h 22m
$290–418
Bus via Pietermaritzburg
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
34h 26m
$77–126

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,322.4 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Harare, Zimbabwe?

Airlink and Air Botswana fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harare via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 29h 39m.

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