There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Ladysmith by bus (Greyhound), car train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmithbus 17202 / ...
4h 45mR 490–650Car train
cheapest- Take the car train from Johannesburg to Ladysmithcartrain
16h 51mR 150–317Drive 352.9 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Ladysmithcar 352.9 km
4h 18mR 799–1,154Fly, bus
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane JNB - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus
4h 31mR 2,575–3,793
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is to car train which costs R 140 - R 320 and takes 16h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs R 800 - R 1 200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Ladysmith. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Ladysmith. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h 51m.
The distance between Johannesburg and Ladysmith is 354 km. The road distance is 352.9 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Ladysmith without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs R 490 - R 650.
The bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Johannesburg station.
Johannesburg to Ladysmith train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Johannesburg station.
Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Ladysmith station.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith twice daily. Tickets cost R 490–650 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Johannesburg to Ladysmith once a week. Tickets cost R 150–317 and the journey takes 16h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,700–2,700
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Johannesburg to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 150–317
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 150
- Sleeper (Tourist)
- R 317
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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More Questions & Answers
Johannesburg to Ladysmith train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Ladysmith station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Ladysmith is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Johannesburg to Ladysmith.
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