What's the distance between Ladysmith and Pretoria by coach?

The journey from Ladysmith to Pretoria by coach covers an approximate distance of 217 miles (349 km).

What is the best way to go from Ladysmith to Pretoria without a car?

The best way to go from Ladysmith to Pretoria without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: 18 July at 09:00
Departure city: Ladysmith
Departure location: Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370
Arrival time: 18 July at 14:55
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 55m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: 18 July at 01:30
Departure city: Ladysmith
Departure location: Caltex Garage-Ladysmith
Arrival time: 18 July at 07:10
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 40m
Departure time: 18 July at 01:00
Departure city: Ladysmith
Departure location: Astron Energy
Arrival time: 18 July at 07:15
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: 18 July at 01:30
Departure city: Ladysmith
Departure location: Caltex Garage-Ladysmith
Arrival time: 18 July at 07:10
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 40m
Departure time: 18 July at 01:00
Departure city: Ladysmith
Departure location: Astron Energy
Arrival time: 18 July at 07:15
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m

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Bus Ladysmith to Pretoria: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$26

Average bus trip duration7h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure01:00

Distance217 miles

Latest bus departure23:20

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Intercape

3.5/541,088 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Passengers generally appreciate the comfort and reliability of the bus service, highlighting friendly staff and clean buses. However, some users have noted issues with punctuality and minor maintenance needs. There were also mentions of insufficient communication between drivers and passengers regarding drop-offs, as well as concerns about air conditioning being too cold during trips.

Intercape Mainliner Ladysmith Pretoria recent customer reviews

Well the bus was late,however I do understand there are unforeseen circumstances like road works,traffic etc…case in point after the bus picked me up in Ladysmith it had to turn back to Ladysmith just for one of the passengers negligence,who left a child in the bus & claim he went to the rest room…so we all had to bare with the drivers,,,however on the other side I would blame the company for not having serviceable ablution facilities in some of the buses…please do improve on that please.& also have something like a small canteen on the long distance buses especially @night cause wow 😮…& I full understand they cannot be granting passengers breaks every 30 minutes,we all rushing to get to our destinations

Sbonelo M.

17 June 2025

The bus was five hours late!I had an appointment at 13:00 now I canceled it due to this.Very disappointing

Alwande L.

21 April 2025

The trip was great but I didn't like the confusion about the bus number because I nearly missed my bus because of their system.

Lunga G.

12 January 2025

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,389 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

WiFi0.8

Passengers have expressed appreciation for the friendly and communicative drivers, who ensure a pleasant journey. However, there are consistent mentions of delays in arrival times due to extended travel durations or bus changes. Despite these timing issues, travelers generally find the experience enjoyable with attentive staff enhancing their comfort during trips.

Eagle Liner Ladysmith Pretoria recent customer reviews

The bus had a bad odor and it took forever to get to the destination. I left Ladysmith at 9:10 and arrived in Pretoria at 17:45. Please since it's winter consider the safety of your passengers

Silindile Noxolo M.

5 May 2025

Enjoyed accommodation What is Didn't enjoy is time management As we traveled for 8 hours

Amukelwa K.

22 April 2025

It was very horrible the bus came at Illing road full we didn't have a space we were left behind we our tickets and the owner was rude and he didn't pick up our phones when we call him😡. Right now we are sleeping in the bus with kids and old people who drink chronic medication. We don't have food and water.😡

Sinenhlanhla F.

4 January 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,327 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.2

Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service, particularly regarding time travels. Some improvements in the service are desirable as customers had to change buses multiple times and were forced to travel at very slow speeds.

Citiliner Plus Ladysmith Pretoria recent customer reviews

It's very comfortable and they keep time , What I didn't like was sitting next to the toilet and it was so smelling

Sindisiwe X.

16 September 2024

I enjoyed nothing there was very disappointed with their poor service 😞 was supposed to catch my bus at 1:30 am but it delayed for about 3 hours coz it came at 3:20 I will never choose that bus ever again and it was my 1st time got very dissatisfied with it 😢

Londiwe M.

24 September 2023

We changed buses 2x. Along the way, we were forced to change to a bus that was traveling at the maximum speed of 20km/hr if not 10.

Deirdre P.

11 July 2022

Big Sky

3.5/52,429 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.6

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ladysmith, ZA - Pretoria

What's the distance between Ladysmith and Pretoria by coach?
The journey from Ladysmith to Pretoria by coach covers an approximate distance of 217 miles (349 km).
What is the best way to go from Ladysmith to Pretoria without a car?
The best way to go from Ladysmith to Pretoria without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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US$34

16/07

US$31

Today

US$24

18/07

US$18

19/07

US$18

20/07

US$18

21/07

US$18

22/07

US$18

The cheapest trip from Ladysmith to Pretoria was searched and found on 18 Jul 2025 with a price of US$18

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You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$108 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18, which is on 2025-07-18.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Ladysmith to Pretoria.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ladysmith to Pretoria, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Pretoria.

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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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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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