There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Ladysmith by bus, taxi, car train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Canon Rodgers Rdbus
- Take the taxi from Canon Rodgers Rd to Ladysmithtaxi
3h 25mR 645–895Car train
cheapest- Take the cartrain from Durban to Ladysmithcartrain
9hR 165–180Drive 239 km
- Drive from Durban to Ladysmithcar 239 km
2h 40mR 637–920Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmith
3h 34mR 550–700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Ladysmith is to car train which costs R 165 - R 180 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Ladysmith is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs R 600 - R 950.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durban and arriving at Ladysmith. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Durban and Ladysmith is 241 km. The road distance is 239 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Ladysmith without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs R 600 - R 900.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Durban to Ladysmith, including transfers.
Durban to Ladysmith train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Durban station.
Durban to Ladysmith train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Ladysmith station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Ladysmith is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Durban to Ladysmith.
There are 38+ hotels available in Ladysmith.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?
Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Durban to Ladysmith once a week. Tickets cost R 165–180 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, Citybug Shuttle Services operates a shuttle from Durban to Ladysmith once daily. Tickets cost R 550–700 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Durban to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 165–180
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Canon Rodgers Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–250
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 140–250
- Phone
- 087 537 1444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
Shuttle from Durban to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–700
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
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