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How to get fromGauteng to Ladysmithby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Gauteng to Ladysmith by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    R 1,133–1,398

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    7h 29m
    R 786–1,010

  3. Drive  352.9 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Ladysmithcar car 352.9 km
    4h 18m
    R 820–1,184

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane JNB - PZB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    4h 48m
    R 2,601–4,010

  5. Bus, taxi via Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    R 970–1,207

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,862Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Gauteng to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Harrismith then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Johannesburg to Ladysmith in around 4h 18m.

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