Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Astron Energy | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Astron Energy | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Astron Energy | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Astron Energy | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Astron Energy | No tags |
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Get from Cape Town to Ladysmith
The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Intercape receives praise for its punctuality, comfortable buses, and friendly drivers who ensure a pleasant travel experience. Passengers appreciate the cleanliness and safe journeys provided by the company. However, some reviews mention issues with non-functional air conditioning or charging points and insufficient break times during long trips. Overall, Intercape is commended for maintaining high standards in service quality while ensuring passenger satisfaction through attentive staff members.
Intercape Mainliner Express Cape Town Ladysmith recent customer reviews
I love the fact that the bus was on time. One of the drivers was very rude though unfortunately didn’t get his name but he is tall and dark not the chubby one that chubby one was nice and friendly.Besides the rude driver i enjoyed the bus will definitely call again.
Siyathokoza Siphelele D.
We had wonderful drivers Mr Zondi and his colleague. They gave us enough refreshing stops. They were mindful of the time though they never rushed us they went extra mile when the time for stop is up politely went to remind the passengers in the shops and after that do a head count in the bus to make sure everyone is on board. The toilet 🚻 was in order. Keep up good work guys. Excellent service 👏
Bongani M.
We arrived in time, the bus was comfortable. It was cold in the bus, a heater would have helped a lot since most of the people didn't have blankets. I wasn't prepared for that coldness!
Ziphozonke S.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Ladysmith?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Ladysmith start from $47. The average price for this route is around $63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Ladysmith?
The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Ladysmith is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 765 miles (1233 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Ladysmith route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Ladysmith?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Ladysmith at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Ladysmith?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Ladysmith generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $58 to $111 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-12-06.
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