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How to get fromPolokwane to Ladysmithby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Polokwane to Ladysmith by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    10h 30m
    R 1,474–1,864

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    16h 34m
    R 1,030–1,995

  3. Drive  648.9 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Ladysmithcar car 648.9 km
    7h 21m
    R 1,510–2,182

  4. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane PTG - PZB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    9h 45m
    R 4,517–7,292

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midrand to Swinburnebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Swinburne to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    11h 26m
    R 1,244–1,621

  6. Bus, taxi via Pretoria

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane 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
    12h 37m
    R 1,239–1,614

  7. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane PTG - DUR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    9h 34m
    R 3,938–6,533

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Polokwane to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Pretoria, walk to Pretoria, take the train to Park, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Harrismith, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Polokwane to Ladysmith in around 7h 21m.

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