How do I get from Pretoria to Ladysmith without a car?

The best way to travel from Pretoria to Ladysmith is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Ladysmith?

The average travel time from Pretoria to Ladysmith is about 7h 45m, but you can get there in as little as 6h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 217 miles (349 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Pretoria from Ladysmith?

The distance between the two cities is 217 miles (349 km).

What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Ladysmith?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $18.

How much does a bus ticket from Pretoria to Ladysmith cost?

The average bus ticket price from Pretoria to Ladysmith is $28. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $18 to $56, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Pretoria to Ladysmith, ZA Bus Tickets

TodayMay 13

from $18

TomorrowMay 14

from $17

ThuMay 15

from $17

FriMay 16

from $17

SatMay 17

from $17

SunMay 18

from $17

MonMay 19

TueMay 20

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 14 at 6:00am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Arrival time: May 14 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Ladysmith
Destination location: Ladysmith (Illing Road) - Illing Road - Bti Depot, 31 Riverbank Rd, Ladysmith, 3370
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 14 at 5:30pm
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
Arrival time: May 14 at 11:40pm
Destination city: Ladysmith
Destination location: Caltex Garage-Ladysmith
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: May 14 at 6:45am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: May 14 at 2:40pm
Destination city: Ladysmith
Destination location: Astron Energy
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 55m
Departure time: May 14 at 5:30pm
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
Arrival time: May 14 at 11:40pm
Destination city: Ladysmith
Destination location: Caltex Garage-Ladysmith
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: May 14 at 6:45am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: May 14 at 2:40pm
Destination city: Ladysmith
Destination location: Astron Energy
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 55m

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Bus Pretoria to Ladysmith: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$28

Average bus trip duration7h 45m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure6:00am

Distance217 miles (349 km)

Latest bus departure8:30pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,734 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers generally appreciate the affordability, efficiency, and friendliness of the service. Many reviews highlight clean buses and polite drivers who adhere to road regulations. However, some users mentioned issues with toilet facilities and occasional delays or detours that affected their schedules. Overall, passengers found their trips enjoyable despite minor inconveniences.

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Ladysmith recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy anything the bus take another route and I arrive late than expected, the toilet wasn't flushing

Sinenhlanhla F.

August 10, 2024

The toilet door must be able to be locked properly all the time and there must be a tissue available. Charging port were not working. The bus temperature was controllable even though it was raining.

Paulinah Demarys M.

April 9, 2024

The stoping time of 1 hour in parkstation is not fair from us who are from pta. Bus could have left 30min later in bosman than to wait 1hour in jhb

Mokhwetha Daniel M.

April 1, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,156 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,765 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Users have expressed satisfaction with the friendliness of the bus driver and overall enjoyment of their ride. However, some mentioned experiencing delays at the bus station and during the road trip.

Eagle Liner Pretoria Ladysmith recent customer reviews

It was horrible!! The bus fetched us from the station an hour later on top of that when we arrived at the park station we had to wait for another hour, eagle liner out is in a local bus that had an expired disk, on top of that he did not respect us the bus kept on losing control along the way! We made it to Ladysmith by Gods grace!

Khanyisile M.

December 24, 2024

Iwas not happy because the drivers mix us within Newcastle passengers that end up getting home at 19:00 imagine in the bus from 6:00 am till 19:00 no Iwas not happy at all They were supposed to let us know that we mixed

Nosipho V.

December 17, 2024

It was bad...the bus was full we almost had to stand from Joburg to ladysmith. .even sat on the engine...the not ending of changing of busses in that heat..

Mayenzeke B.

December 11, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,760 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, Citiliner has received negative feedback regarding their service and responsibility. Some customers have reported encountering small animals like cockroaches on the bus, which can be problematic for those with sensitive skin.

Citiliner Plus Pretoria Ladysmith recent customer reviews

I really do enjoy using citiliner buses but this time it was something else there were even some small animals in the bus like cockroaches and some of us have a very sensitive skin

Ayanda S.

November 28, 2022

time management

Snethemba Z.

December 5, 2022

Do not book Citiliner, they have bad service and are irresponsible

Lusanda M.

November 16, 2022

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

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05/11

$17

05/12

$22

Today

$17

05/14

$17

05/15

$17

05/16

$17

05/17

$17

05/18

$17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $42 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Ladysmith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-05-14.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Bus Pretoria to Ladysmith: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Pretoria - Ladysmith

How do I get from Pretoria to Ladysmith without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Ladysmith?

How far is Pretoria from Ladysmith?

What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Ladysmith?

How much does a bus ticket from Pretoria to Ladysmith cost?

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