There are 4 ways to get from Piet Retief to Ladysmith by bus, taxi, car, 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
best- Take the bus from Piet Retief to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi
12h 33mR 1,244–1,572Drive 238.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Piet Retief to Ladysmithcar 238.4 km
3h 42mR 552–797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Piet Retief to Ladysmithtaxi 238.4 km
3h 42mR 1,800–2,200Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Piet Retief to Ermelobus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ermelo to Ladysmith
7h 30mR 640–962
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Piet Retief to Ladysmith is to drive which costs R 550 - R 800 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Piet Retief to Ladysmith is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs R 550 - R 800.
The distance between Piet Retief and Ladysmith is 709 km. The road distance is 238.4 km.
The best way to get from Piet Retief to Ladysmith without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 33m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 600.
It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Piet Retief to Ladysmith, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Piet Retief to Ladysmith is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Piet Retief to Ladysmith.
There are 41+ hotels available in Ladysmith.
What companies run services between Piet Retief, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Piet Retief to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Johannesburg, take the bus to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Piet Retief to Ladysmith in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Piet Retief to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 270–330
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 270–330
Bus from Piet Retief to Ermelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 90–220
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 90–220
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- R 480–2,200
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