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How to get fromDurban to Ladysmithby bus (Greyhound), car train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Ladysmith by bus (Greyhound), car train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus bus 17203 / ...
    4h 10m
    R 525–1,010

  2. Car train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car train from Durban to Ladysmithcartrain train
    9h
    R 165–180

  3. Drive 239 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Ladysmithcar car 239 km
    2h 40m
    R 541–781

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Ladysmithtaxi taxi 239 km
    2h 40m
    R 1,800–2,200

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    3h 34m
    R 550–700

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  • Distance: 240.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Ladysmith via Burger St and Pietermaritzburg in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Durban to Ladysmith once a week. Tickets cost R 165–180 and the journey takes 9h.

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