There are 4 ways to get from Ladysmith to Johannesburg by bus (Greyhound), car train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburgbus 17202 / ...
4h 45mR 490–650Car train
cheapest- Take the car train from Ladysmith to Johannesburgcartrain
16h 51mR 150–317Drive 352.1 km
- Drive from Ladysmith to Johannesburgcar 352.1 km
4h 27mR 797–1,151Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburgbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PZB - JNB
4h 29mR 2,558–3,759
Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is to car train which costs R 140 - R 320 and takes 16h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs R 750 - R 1 200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ladysmith and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ladysmith and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h 51m.
The distance between Ladysmith and Johannesburg is 352 km. The road distance is 352.1 km.
The best way to get from Ladysmith to Johannesburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs R 490 - R 650.
The bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ladysmith to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Ladysmith station.
Ladysmith to Johannesburg train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Ladysmith station.
Ladysmith to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.
What companies run services between Ladysmith, South Africa and Johannesburg, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg twice daily. Tickets cost R 490–650 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Ladysmith to Johannesburg once a week. Tickets cost R 150–317 and the journey takes 16h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg International Airport
- 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 Ladysmith to Johannesburg
- 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 Ladysmith to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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More Questions & Answers
Ladysmith to Johannesburg train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ladysmith to Johannesburg is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Ladysmith to Johannesburg.
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