How much is the bus ticket from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg start from $18. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The average bus trip duration from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 81 miles (131 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

A bus trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest

Next departures for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	2h	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	2h 5m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	5:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	2h	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	2h 5m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg on December 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	2h 5m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	2h	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg on December 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	5:10am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	2h	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	2h 5m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg on December 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:00pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	2h	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	2h 5m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	No tags

Next departures for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg on December 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Astron Energy	2h	4:45pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Astron Energy	1h 45m	12:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Astron Energy	1h 55m	4:20am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Astron Energy	2h	5:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	2h 5m	3:05pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:17 AM SAST.

Get from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

81 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,648 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, staff members have poor communication skills and are not very friendly. Additionally, buses consistently run 1-2 hours late, causing frustration for passengers who are required to arrive at the bus stop 30 minutes before departure time. Some customers even experienced delays of up to 4 hours.

Intercape Mainliner Express Ladysmith Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

The Bus was over an hour late. Aircons not working. Had to turn around at Bergville because a passenger forgot to get off in Ladysmith so we had to go back to Ladysmith which then made us another half hour late!

Bianca H.

December 31, 2024

Staff members are not very friendly and have bad comunication skills, buses are always about 1-2 hours late which is very frustrating considering the fact that we have to be by the bus stop 30 minutes before departer time.

Shaunell R.

April 7, 2023

They need to improve their communication with passengers if the bus will be late

Skhumbuzo C.

April 8, 2021

Intercity Xpress

3/511,371 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Big Sky

3.5/53,200 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,235 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg start from $18. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus trip duration from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 81 miles (131 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/17

$21

12/18

$22

Today

$22

12/20

$29

12/21

$16

12/22

$27

12/23

$22

12/24

$20

The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 21, 2025 with a price of $16

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 Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $82 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-21.

Usually Intercape 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.