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How to get fromKnysna to Ladysmithby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Knysna to Ladysmith by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Knysna to George Railway Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane GRJ - PZB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    9h 42m
    R 2,564–4,752

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Knysna to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    22h 32m
    R 1,048–1,555

  3. Drive  1,162.9 km

    1. Drive from Knysna to Ladysmithcar car 1,162.9 km
    15h 21m
    R 2,675–3,864

  4. Bus, fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Knysna to George Railway Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane GRJ - DUR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    10h 36m
    R 3,425–5,643

George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,134.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Knysna to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to George Railway Stn, take the taxi to George Airport (GRJ) airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg, then take the shuttle to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knysna to Ladysmith via Durban, Durban Station, Maritime Museum, and Durban in around 22h 32m.

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