Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ladysmith

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Grahamstown to Ladysmith by bus, taxi, car, plane, 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.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Canon Rodgers Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Canon Rodgers Rd to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    16h 7m
    R 1,042–1,443

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    16h 29m
    R 958–1,249

  3. Drive  874.6 km

    1. Drive from Grahamstown to Ladysmithcar car 874.6 km
    12h 23m
    R 2,032–2,934

  4. Bus to Port Elizabeth, fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabethbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane PLZ - PZB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    9h 58m
    R 4,009–5,886

  5. Bus, taxi via Idutywa

    1. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Idutywabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Idutywa to Swinburnebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Swinburne to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    17h 37m
    R 1,212–1,681

  6. Bus to East London, fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Grahamstown to East London Windmillbus bus
    2. Fly from East London (ELS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane ELS - PZB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    11h 9m
    R 2,459–5,669

  7. Bus to Port Elizabeth, fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabethbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane PLZ - DUR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    10h 32m
    R 2,670–4,877

  8. Bus to East London, fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Grahamstown to East London Windmillbus bus
    2. Fly from East London (ELS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ELS - DUR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    11h 17m
    R 2,320–5,960

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,312Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Grahamstown to Ladysmith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,097.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Grahamstown to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Durban, walk to Durban Bus Stn, take the bus to Canon Rodgers Rd, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Grahamstown to Ladysmith in around 12h 23m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, Getting to Rome from the airport, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.