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

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There are 5 ways to get from Germiston 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 Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    R 1,332–1,678

  2. Drive  341.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Germiston to Ladysmithcar car 341.7 km
    4h 13m
    R 791–1,143

  3. 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 55m
    R 2,695–4,120

  4. Bus, taxi via Harrismith (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    R 1,213–1,498

  5. Bus, taxi via Germiston (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
    7h 15m
    R 1,053–1,348

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,857Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Germiston to Ladysmith. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg, take the bus to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Germiston to Ladysmith in around 4h 13m.

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