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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kimberley to Ladysmith by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Long St to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    11h 43m
    R 1,535–2,038

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Long St to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    14h 54m
    R 1,185–1,653

  3. Drive  579.8 km

    1. Drive from Kimberley to Ladysmithcar car 579.8 km
    6h 46m
    R 1,343–1,940

  4. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane KIM - PZB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    8h 39m
    R 4,298–5,470

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

    1. Take the bus from Long St to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    13h 4m
    R 1,375–1,888

  6. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane KIM - DUR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    9h 33m
    R 3,859–7,061

Kimberley (KIM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 848.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kimberley to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Park Station, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Harrismith, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Kimberley to Ladysmith in around 6h 46m.

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