There are 5 ways to get from Richards Bay 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 12mR 676–1,254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Harrismithbus
9h 16mR 621–894Drive 390.3 km
- Drive from Richards Bay to Harrismithcar 390.3 km
5h 42mR 906–1,309Fly, bus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane RCB - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismithbus
10h 10mR 2,999–8,755Bus #2
- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Pinetown to Montrosebus
9h 41mR 991–1,414
Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Harrismith is to bus which costs R 600 - R 900 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Harrismith is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs R 900 - R 1 400.
No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay 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 12m.
The distance between Richards Bay and Harrismith is 471 km. The road distance is 390.3 km.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Harrismith without a car is to bus via Pietermaritzburg which takes 9h 12m and costs R 650 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Richards Bay to Harrismith, including transfers.
Richards Bay to Harrismith bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.
Richards Bay to Harrismith bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Harrismith is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Richards Bay to Harrismith.
There are 45+ hotels available in Harrismith.
What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Harrismith, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Richards Bay to Harrismith via Durban, Durban Bus Stn, and Pietermaritzburg in around 9h 12m.
- 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 2,400–8,000
- 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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