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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Astron Energy | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | No tags |
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Get from Ladysmith to Kathu
The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Customers have praised the bus for being clean, safe, and providing a smooth travel experience. Additionally, they appreciated the cleanliness of the toilet on board during their trip.
Intercape Mainliner Ladysmith Kathu recent customer reviews
Very good
Andile N.
The toilet for the first time was very clean 👌
Vuyo J.
The bus is clean, safe and travel so well
Bonokwakhe Samuel H.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Ladysmith to Kathu?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to Kathu start from $64. The average price for this route is around $70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ladysmith to Kathu?
The average bus travel time from Ladysmith to Kathu is 14h 45m, covering a distance of 666 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Kathu route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ladysmith to Kathu?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Kathu at 11:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Kathu?
A bus trip from Ladysmith to Kathu generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $87 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-12-02.
