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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Fastest | |||||
| Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | |||||
| Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | |||||
| Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags |
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Get from Ladysmith to Cape Town
This route is served by bus onlyThe journey takes about 20 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town: Trip Overview
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Passengers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, appreciating the friendly and professional staff, comfortable seating, timely arrivals, and overall good service. However, some reviews noted issues such as lack of communication regarding delays and non-functional amenities like Wi-Fi or charging points. Additionally, there were concerns about security during stops for bathroom breaks.
Intercape Mainliner Express Ladysmith Cape Town recent customer reviews
The service was perfect charging point was broken but the driver make sure that we have battery I'm very satisfied with the service
Nkosinomusa D.
We were freezing inside the bus 922. The driver told us that the air conditioner is broken and it only supplies cold air. Most of us are going to be I'll because of that experience.
Ziphozonke S.
Very impressed loved that the workers we’re communicating. The charging portals were on point and arrived safely.
Portia M.
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What is the travel distance from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The distance between Ladysmith and Cape Town is around 1234 km (765 miles).
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The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Oct 24, 2025 with a price of US$35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$68 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$43 which is on 2025-10-26.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ladysmith to Cape Town, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ladysmith to Cape Town.
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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