There are 4 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Ladysmith by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Port Elizabeth, bus
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane PLZ - DUR
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus
7h 42mR 2,185–4,711Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Tsolobus
- Take the bus from Tsolo to Ladysmithbus 17202 / ...
16h 17mR 819–1,159Drive 1,001.4 km
- Drive from Gqeberha to Ladysmithcar 1,001.4 km
13h 39mR 2,333–3,369Fly from East London, bus
- Fly from East London (ELS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane ELS - DUR
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus
7h 43mR 1,897–5,325
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Ladysmith is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 200 and takes 16h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Ladysmith is to fly and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs R 2 100 - R 4 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastern Cape station to Ladysmith. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth Station and arriving at Ladysmith via Tsolo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
The distance between Eastern Cape and Ladysmith is 987 km. The road distance is 1001.4 km.
The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Ladysmith without a car is to bus which takes 16h 17m and costs R 800 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Eastern Cape to Ladysmith, including transfers.
Eastern Cape to Ladysmith bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Port Elizabeth Station.
Eastern Cape to Ladysmith bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Tsolo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Cape to Ladysmith is 1001 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Eastern Cape to Ladysmith.
There are 39+ hotels available in Ladysmith.
What companies run services between Eastern Cape, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Ladysmith via Tsolo in around 16h 17m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–3,400
Flights from East London to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–2,600
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- 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
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
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