How far is Johannesburg from Ladysmith?

Johannesburg and Ladysmith are 314 km (195 miles) apart.

Bus Johannesburg to Ladysmith from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Ladysmith on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 50m	2:20am	Astron Energy	CheapestFastest
8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	7h 10m	3:10am	Astron Energy	No tags
8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	7h 10m	3:10am	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Ladysmith on November 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 30m	12:40pm	Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370	CheapestFastest
8:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 10m	2:40pm	Astron Energy	No tags
9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	18h	3:00am	Astron Energy	No tags
8:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 10m	2:40pm	Astron Energy	No tags
9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	18h	3:00am	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Ladysmith on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 30m	12:40pm	Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370	Cheapest
6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 50m	10:50pm	Astron Energy	Fastest
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags
9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	18h	3:00am	Astron Energy	No tags
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Ladysmith on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 30m	12:40pm	Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370	Cheapest
6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 50m	10:50pm	Astron Energy	Fastest
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags
9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	18h	3:00am	Astron Energy	No tags
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Ladysmith on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 30m	12:40pm	Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370	Cheapest
9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 50m	2:20am	Astron Energy	Fastest
8:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 10m	2:40pm	Astron Energy	No tags
9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	18h	3:00am	Astron Energy	No tags
8:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 10m	2:40pm	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Ladysmith on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 30m	12:40pm	Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370	Cheapest
6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 50m	10:50pm	Astron Energy	Fastest
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags
9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	18h	3:00am	Astron Energy	No tags
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Ladysmith on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 30m	12:40pm	Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370	Cheapest
9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 50m	2:20am	Astron Energy	Fastest
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags
9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	18h	3:00am	Astron Energy	No tags
8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h	2:00pm	Astron Energy	No tags

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Get from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

6hAverage Duration

314 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johannesburg to Ladysmith, ZA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$49

Average Bus Trip Duration6h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure7:10am

Distance314 km

Latest bus departure9:30pm

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,552 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with Intercape, highlighting the punctuality of their buses and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. The clean environment on board is also appreciated by many users. However, a few reviews mention minor issues such as cockroaches on one bus and luggage storage not being smooth in some instances.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Ladysmith recent customer reviews

Bus came late. A lot of discomfort as the heater was on very high temperature and it became so stuffy in the bus. I battled all the way to Joburg. Temperature should be controlled to a maximum of say 23 degrees

Panashe M.

October 30, 2025

The passenger were not friendly at, most of them wanted to claim the whole sit so that they can sleep. Forgetting that we all paid for this trip. Other than that everything was good I felt safe

Khanyisile D.

September 20, 2025

It was good that the bus was punctual, but I didn't enjoy when the driver and co driver were talking too much instead of concentrating on driving properly. Also the fact that the bus took a long route instead of the toll road route.

Prescilla S.

November 12, 2024

Eagle Liner

2.5/510,151 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting punctuality and friendly drivers who ensure a comfortable journey. The buses are generally clean, although some users suggest improvements in cleanliness. A few reviews mention confusion during boarding and concerns about bus conditions on certain routes, but overall satisfaction remains high among travelers.

Eagle Liner Johannesburg Ladysmith recent customer reviews

Punctuality, driver friendliness and his driving skills that allows you to enjoy nature's view whilst heading home. The seats were wide enough unlike the previous buses I last bordered. Eagle liner has indeed moved a notch ahead.

Albert B.

July 16, 2025

They mix all passengers to different towns and they exchange busses on the way. Had too much luggage and had to change busses,it was a nightmare. We waited for over an hour to get changed to another bus. Horrible experience 😪

Pinkie M.

January 1, 2025

I did not enjoy the way we were ushered to the busses it was a lot of confusion I had to go into 4 busses before I found the bus where I could find the seat

Harriet Andile S.

December 22, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,915 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,074 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9074 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Citiliner Plus Johannesburg Ladysmith recent customer reviews

Bus departed an hour late bus arrived 4 hours late kept breaking down on the N3 3 times exactly water leak I am working at 6am a safety critical job I just pray to God my day becomes productive

Vusimuzi M.

June 7, 2024

Didn't enjoy much at all. We froze inside. No charging port on our seats. Not much left space

Sibusiso K.

October 17, 2023

It came after 5 hours And it was bery unorganised we took another route and not the one i booked and it took longer than expected

Asande S.

December 13, 2022

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How far is Johannesburg from Ladysmith?
Johannesburg and Ladysmith are 314 km (195 miles) apart.

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$31

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$30

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$39

11-05

$23

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$23

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$23

11-08

$24

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$24

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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