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How to get fromLouis Trichardt to Ladysmithby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louis Trichardt to Midrandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midrand to Swinburnebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Swinburne to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    13h 12m
    R 1,269–1,655

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louis Trichardt to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    15h 19m
    R 1,087–1,430

  3. Drive  761.5 km

    1. Drive from Louis Trichardt to Ladysmithcar car 761.5 km
    8h 21m
    R 1,755–2,535

  4. Bus, fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Louis Trichardt to Polokwanebus bus
    2. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane PTG - PZB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    12h 29m
    R 4,738–7,595

  5. Bus, taxi via Pretoria

    1. Take the bus from Louis Trichardt to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    14h 23m
    R 1,264–1,648

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

    1. Take the bus from Louis Trichardt to Polokwanebus bus
    2. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane PTG - DUR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    12h 12m
    R 4,199–7,386

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,904Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between Louis Trichardt, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Louis Trichardt to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Midrand, take the bus to Swinburne, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Louis Trichardt to Ladysmith in around 8h 21m.

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