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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    R 1,141–1,412

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    8h 57m
    R 797–1,040

  3. Drive  369.4 km

    1. Drive from Soweto to Ladysmithcar car 369.4 km
    4h 30m
    R 856–1,236

  4. Taxi, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Soweto to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane JNB - PZB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    5h 14m
    R 3,292–4,826

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

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    R 998–1,288

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

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Montrose Shell Ultra City - Refreshment Stop to Ladysmithtaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    R 981–1,262

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,857Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Soweto to Ladysmith. However, you can take the train to Johannesburg, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Harrismith, then take the taxi to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can drive from Soweto to Ladysmith in around 4h 30m.

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