How far is Ladysmith from Durban?

The distance between the two cities is 117 miles (189 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Once in Durban, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Golden Mile & Beaches, Umgeni River Bird Park, Surfing, Moses Mabhida Stadium and Wilson’s Wharf.

Bus Ladysmith to Durban from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ladysmith to Durban on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:50pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Astron Energy	3h	5:20pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	11:20am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	11:20am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	11:20am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Durban on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Astron Energy	3h	5:20pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Durban on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	2:05pm	Astron Energy	2h 55m	5:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Durban on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Astron Energy	2h 55m	5:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	2:05pm	Astron Energy	2h 55m	5:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Durban on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:50pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Astron Energy	3h	5:20pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Durban on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	6:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	2:05pm	Astron Energy	2h 55m	5:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	3h 5m	5:30am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

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Get from Ladysmith to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,844 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers generally appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the buses, along with friendly and professional staff. However, a common concern is delays in bus schedules without prior notification to passengers. While some travelers understand minor delays due to logistical reasons, others express frustration over significant wait times without communication from the company.

Intercape Mainliner Ladysmith Durban recent customer reviews

Horrible... The bus was 3 hours late, extremely cold temperature for an hour,the bus was filthy and my disability was NOT ACCOMMODATED

Prescilla S.

October 17, 2025

Very bad driver is driving without lights and speedy very fast 108 bus was 6.30hours late now driver is rushing

Nicolene P.

July 9, 2025

Breaking Harshly, Did not stop at all for a break, heaters full blast was boiling inside the bus and couldn't even breath.

Kyle T.

May 8, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,002 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ladysmith, ZA to Durban by bus

How far is Ladysmith from Durban?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$18

11/17

$19

Today

$19

11/19

$18

11/20

$18

11/21

$18

11/22

$19

11/23

$18

The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Durban was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $62 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Big Sky will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.