There are 6 ways to get from Midrand to Ladysmith by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi via Johannesburg (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus
- Take the taxi from Harrismith to Ladysmithtaxi
5h 37mR 1,179–1,454Bus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus
- Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Ladysmith
8h 48mR 829–1,069Drive 372 km
- Drive from Midrand to Ladysmithcar 372 km
4h 27mR 859–1,240Fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane JNB - PZB
- Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
5h 2mR 2,856–4,311Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Midrand to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi
6h 54mR 974–1,211Fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane JNB - DUR
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmith
7h 51mR 1,927–4,152
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Midrand to Ladysmith is to bus and shuttle which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Midrand to Ladysmith is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs R 850 - R 1 300.
The distance between Midrand and Ladysmith is 382 km. The road distance is 372 km.
The best way to get from Midrand to Ladysmith without a car is to bus and taxi via Johannesburg which takes 5h 37m and costs R 1 100 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Midrand to Ladysmith, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Midrand to Ladysmith is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Midrand to Ladysmith.
There are 41+ hotels available in Ladysmith.
What companies run services between Midrand, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Midrand to Ladysmith. However, you can take the train to Park, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Harrismith, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Midrand to Ladysmith in around 4h 27m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 650–1,500
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Harrismith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- R 480–800
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