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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

8:15AM
2h
10:15AM
Ladysmith - Ladysmith - Caltex Garage, 372 Murchison Street
Cheapest
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Cheapest
8:15AM
2h
10:15AM
Ladysmith - Ladysmith - Caltex Garage, 372 Murchison Street
2nd Cheapest
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
2nd Cheapest
10:55PM
1h45m
12:40AM
Ladysmith - Ladysmith - Caltex Garage, 372 Murchison Street
Fastest
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Fastest
2:25AM
1h55m
4:20AM
Ladysmith - Ladysmith - Caltex Garage, 372 Murchison Street
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
2:25AM
1h55m
4:20AM
Ladysmith - Ladysmith - Caltex Garage, 372 Murchison Street
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Bus Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Bus Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$19
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure2:25 AM
Distance81 miles (130 km)
Latest bus departure11:45 PM

Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:25AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$20
Average Ticket Price$19
Minimum Trip Duration1h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h
Distance81 miles (130 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteIntercape, Greyhound South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ladysmith - Pietermaritzburg

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Pietermaritzburg without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg takes around 2h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 82 miles (132 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg is 82 miles (132 km).

About 9 buses travel this route daily, provided by Intercape and Greyhound South Africa. The number of buses running from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 2:25 AM and 11:45 PM.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $15.

You can expect to pay around $19 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $15 and $52, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg is about 3h 30m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Pietermaritzburg before making your way back to Ladysmith.

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The cheapest trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Mar 28, 2024 with a price of $20

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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 Pietermaritzburg.

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Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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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