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How to get fromPongola to Ladysmithby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Pongola to Ladysmith by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pongola to Piet Retieftaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Piet Retief to Johannesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmithbus bus
    12h 55m
    R 1,465–1,813

  2. Drive  274.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pongola to Ladysmithcar car 274.7 km
    4h 14m
    R 627–906

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pongola to Ladysmithtaxi taxi 274.7 km
    4h 14m
    R 2,100–2,500

  4. Taxi, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Pongola to Piet Retieftaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Piet Retief to Ermelobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ermelo to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    R 1,345–1,803

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 782.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Pongola to Ladysmith. However, you can take the taxi to Piet Retief, take the bus to Johannesburg, then take the bus to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Pongola to Ladysmith in around 4h 14m.

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