Bus Tickets from Durban to Ladysmith

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: March 25 at
    Departure city: Durban
    Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Arrival time: March 25 at
    Destination city: Ladysmith
    Destination location: Astron Energy
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: March 25 at
    Departure city: Durban
    Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Arrival time: March 25 at
    Destination city: Ladysmith
    Destination location: Astron Energy
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 25 at
    Departure city: Durban
    Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Arrival time: March 25 at
    Destination city: Ladysmith
    Destination location: Astron Energy
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 25 at
    Departure city: Durban
    Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Arrival time: March 26 at
    Destination city: Ladysmith
    Destination location: Astron Energy
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 25 at
    Departure city: Durban
    Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Arrival time: March 25 at
    Destination city: Ladysmith
    Destination location: Astron Energy
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Durban to Ladysmith: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$34
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance187 km
Latest bus departure9:30pm

Durban to Ladysmith Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Durban - Ladysmith

  1. How long is the bus ride from Durban to Ladysmith?

    The typical travel time from Durban to Ladysmith by bus is around 3h 25m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Ladysmith in 3h 15m

  2. How far is Durban from Ladysmith?

    Durban and Ladysmith are 189 km (117 miles) apart.

  3. What is the cheapest way to get from Durban to Ladysmith?

    The least expensive option to go from Durban to Ladysmith would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at $23, making this your best choice for this trip.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Durban to Ladysmith?

    The bus from Durban to Ladysmith will cost you $34, on average.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03-22
$30
03-23
$25
Today
$24
03-25
$25
03-26
$30
03-27
$25
03-28
$27
03-29
$29
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Durban to Ladysmith was searched and found on Mar 24, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Durban to Ladysmith, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $50 for a bus ticket from Durban to Ladysmith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-03-25.

Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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