How far is Ladysmith from Pietermaritzburg by coach?

The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (132 km).

Is there a way to reach Ladysmith from Pietermaritzburg without a car?

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

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h	22:50	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	11:15	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h	13:15	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	19:50	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 5m	21:55	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	01:00	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	2h 10m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:32 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

81 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,839 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to customer reviews, there were delays and bus faults that caused an hour delay. However, the lady at the intercape office in Pietermaritzburg was extremely helpful in assisting with bus changes.

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Ladysmith recent customer reviews

I was sitting at the back, the smell coming from the toilet was so bad. My trip was only two hours but yoh! I almost vomited. Passengers at the back were complaining, the staff did not even bother to explain or apologize.

Siphamandla M.

10 October 2023

I had to change my bus due to a delay in time however, the lady at the intercape office in Pietermaritzburg was extremely helpful

Yuthika S.

4 April 2022

The bus was 1 hour late

Thokozani B.

30 December 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,997 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9126 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at £22

Citiliner Plus Pietermaritzburg Ladysmith recent customer reviews

It was supposed to depart 07:10 but it arrived at 07:30 and left after 5 minutes

Lungile S.

25 June 2022

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

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

How far is Ladysmith from Pietermaritzburg by coach?
The journey from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (132 km).
Is there a way to reach Ladysmith from Pietermaritzburg without a car?
You can reach Ladysmith from Pietermaritzburg 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

16/11

£13

17/11

£15

Today

No data

19/11

£14

20/11

£14

21/11

No data

22/11

£15

23/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £23 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-23.