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How to get fromPotchefstroom to Ladysmithby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parys Ave to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    6h 38m
    R 1,236–1,622

  2. Drive  411.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Potchefstroom to Ladysmithcar car 411.1 km
    5h 41m
    R 941–1,358

  3. Drive, fly, shuttle

    1. Drive from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane JNB - PZB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    6h 28m
    R 2,655–4,057

  4. Bus, taxi via Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop

    1. Take the bus from Parys Ave to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    R 1,076–1,472

  5. Bus, taxi via Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    R 1,432–1,817

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    10h 29m
    R 1,242–1,582

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,889Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Potchefstroom to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Park Station, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Harrismith, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Potchefstroom to Ladysmith in around 5h 41m.

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