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How to get fromLadysmith to Pretoriaby taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ladysmith to Pretoria by taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Swinburnetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Swinburne to Johannesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain train
    5h 20m
    R 782–1,276

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Pretoriabus bus
    5h 27m
    R 717–1,226

  3. Drive  402.3 km

    1. Drive from Ladysmith to Pretoriacar car 402.3 km
    4h 55m
    R 926–1,337

  4. Shuttle to Pietermaritzburg, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburgshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane PZB - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi taxi
    5h 7m
    R 3,471–4,901

  5. Shuttle to King Shaka International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ladysmith to Durbanshuttle bus
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane DUR - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi taxi
    7h 57m
    R 2,460–4,878

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,901Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Ladysmith to Pretoria. However, you can take the taxi to Swinburne, take the bus to Johannesburg, walk to Park, then take the train to Pretoria. Alternatively, you can drive from Ladysmith to Pretoria in around 4h 55m.

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