Find coaches from Richards Bay to Ladysmith, ZA

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Next departures from Richards Bay to Ladysmith on 10 October
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Intercape Mainliner
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
 Astron EnergyCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richards Bay to Ladysmith

Bus
Average priceUS$25 - US$41Average duration6h 50m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average priceUS$22 - US$53Average duration7h 10m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richards Bay to Ladysmith

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Ladysmith. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
6h 50mAverage duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richards Bay to Ladysmith, ZA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure16:00
Distance138 miles

Richards Bay to Ladysmith Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richards Bay - Ladysmith, ZA

  1. How far is Ladysmith from Richards Bay by coach?

    The journey from Richards Bay to Ladysmith by coach covers an approximate distance of 138 miles (222 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Richards Bay to Ladysmith without a car?

    You can reach Ladysmith from Richards Bay by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

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09/10
US$18
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US$23
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12/10
US$23
13/10
US$18
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US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$18

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

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$23 for a bus ticket from Richards Bay to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18, which is on 2025-10-13.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richards Bay to Ladysmith will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

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