How far is Ladysmith from Durban?

The distance between Ladysmith and Durban is approximately 189 km (117 miles).

Bus Ladysmith to Durban from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ladysmith to Durban on November 17
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

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	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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:40 PM SAST.

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 $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

190 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,810 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

3.5/52,987 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is Ladysmith from Durban?
The distance between Ladysmith and Durban is approximately 189 km (117 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$24

11-16

$25

Today

$24

11-18

$27

11-19

$25

11-20

$25

11-21

$27

11-22

$27

The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Durban was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $121 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.