How far is Ladysmith from Mthatha by coach?

The journey from Mthatha to Ladysmith by coach covers an approximate distance of 218 miles (351 km).

What is the best way to go from Mthatha to Ladysmith without a car?

You can reach Ladysmith from Mthatha by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Mthatha to Ladysmith from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mthatha to Ladysmith on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ladysmith on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ladysmith on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ladysmith on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ladysmith on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	7h 50m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:07 SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Ladysmith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 50mAverage duration

221 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,810 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have shared mixed experiences with the service. While some appreciated their overall journey, they expressed a desire for more control over the air conditioning settings during travel. Additionally, there were mentions of inaccurate communication regarding timing details that could be improved to enhance customer satisfaction further.

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Ladysmith recent customer reviews

Very good experience, but only if we could have control on the airconditioner ourselves and not only the driver

Sphesihle J.

18 July 2024

One thing that I did not enjoy was that I got a seat at the back next to the toilet and the odour was unbearable. It would be nice if this matter can be resolved maybe by having Automatic Sprays that controls the odour.

Thembelihle C.

24 January 2024

Time was not accurately communicated

Sanelisiwe S.

3 July 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,121 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Customers are highly satisfied with Citiliner Buses, praising the well-mannered drivers and punctuality. Positive comments mention comfortable trips with extra seating and enjoyable jazz music. Overall, customers recommend this service for a pleasant travel experience.

Citiliner Plus Mthatha Ladysmith recent customer reviews

The bus broke down and we had to wait 8 hours for a spare wheel to be fetched at NPS …..worse there were no updates

Noxolo J.

19 April 2024

Bad experience i was supossed to arrive at ladysmith by 1:25 am but through your bad service i arrived at 6:30 am,iam late even at work

Nobesuthu N.

11 September 2023

The trip was great, i even had an extra sit, the driver played jazz music

Siduduzo B.

15 November 2023

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

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

How far is Ladysmith from Mthatha by coach?
The journey from Mthatha to Ladysmith by coach covers an approximate distance of 218 miles (351 km).
What is the best way to go from Mthatha to Ladysmith without a car?
You can reach Ladysmith from Mthatha by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£22

16/11

£26

Today

£28

18/11

£27

19/11

£27

20/11

£24

21/11

£24

22/11

£24

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £33 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-11-21.