There are 6 ways to get from George to Harrismith by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
best- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane GRJ - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismithbus
8h 52mR 1,989–4,244Bus via Kokstad
cheapest- Take the bus from George to Kokstadbus
- Take the bus from Kokstad to Harrismithbus
22h 58mR 947–1,365Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Marks Square to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus
22hR 980–1,372Drive 1,093.6 km
- Drive from George to Harrismithcar 1,093.6 km
13h 6mR 2,532–3,657Fly to Lanseria International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane GRJ - HLA
- Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus
8h 39mR 2,606–6,819Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane GRJ - DUR
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismithbus
10h 7mR 3,054–5,384
George to Harrismith by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George to Harrismith is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 400 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from George to Harrismith is to fly and train and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs R 2 600 - R 7 000.
No, there is no direct bus from George to Harrismith. However, there are services departing from St Marks Square and arriving at Harrismith via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
The distance between George and Harrismith is 1135 km. The road distance is 1093.6 km.
The best way to get from George to Harrismith without a car is to bus which takes 22h and costs R 950 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from George to Harrismith, including transfers.
George to Harrismith bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from St Marks Square station.
George to Harrismith bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between George to Harrismith is 1094 km. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from George to Harrismith.
There are 45+ hotels available in Harrismith.
What companies run services between George, South Africa and Harrismith, South Africa?
You can take a bus from St Marks Square to Harrismith via Johannesburg in around 22h.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to Lanseria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–3,100
Flights from George Airport to Lanseria International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–3,100
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–3,300
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–3,300
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from George Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–8,500
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,200–4,100
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 3,200–4,100
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- R 3,200–4,100
- Phone
- 0800 428 87246
- info@gautrain.co.za
- Website
- gautrain.co.za
Train from Pretoria to Park
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 75–100
- Schedules at
- gautrain.co.za
- Peak
- R 100
- Off-peak
- R 80
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from St Marks Square to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Harrismith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Harrismith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Kokstad to Harrismith
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- info@vilamora.co.za
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 160–190
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from George to Kokstad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 440–750
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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