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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Durban to Ladysmith from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$16

Sunday

$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	8:30 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	8:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 10m	7:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	8:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 10m	5:45 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	9:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	8:30 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	8:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	3h 20m	7:30 PM	Durban	Bus Station	10:50 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	4h 10m	7:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Basic	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 10m	5:45 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	9:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Basic	$21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	8:30 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	8:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 10m	5:45 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	9:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	6:30 PM	Durban	Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 35m	10:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	2:50 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	8:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 0m	7:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	11:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 10m	5:45 PM	Durban	Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$25	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 25m	6:30 PM	Durban	Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$25	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	8:30 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	8:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 0m	7:15 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Intercape	3h 15m	8:00 PM	Durban	Bus Station	11:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	7:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	7:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 0m	7:15 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Intercape	4h 10m	8:45 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:55 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	8:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	3h 25m	10:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Durban to Ladysmith is $16 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Durban and Ladysmith

See here how frequent the connections between Durban and Ladysmith are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily buses from Durban to Ladysmith. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Durban and Ladysmith.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 101 buses from Durban to Ladysmith, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Durban and Ladysmith, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Durban to Ladysmith

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 34 times every day by bus from Durban to Ladysmith in one click! Book your bus ticket from Durban to Ladysmith starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	34 Ø
Distance	117.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Durban to Ladysmith

Every day, 34 buses from 3 bus companies leave Durban for Ladysmith: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$16

Sunday 12/07

$21

Monday 12/08

$19

Tuesday 12/09

$23

Wednesday 12/10

$18

Thursday 12/11

$21

Friday 12/12

$21

Saturday 12/13

$23

Sunday 12/14

$23

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$23

Wednesday 12/17

$21

Thursday 12/18

$21

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$21

Sunday 12/21

$23

Monday 12/22

$21

Tuesday 12/23

$23

Wednesday 12/24

$23

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$21

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Ladysmith

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Durban to Ladysmith, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Durban to Ladysmith. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Ladysmith, with $16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Durban to Ladysmith

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Durban to Ladysmith in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Durban to Ladysmith, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Durban to Ladysmith are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Durban to Ladysmith

These are the most booked bus companies between Durban to Ladysmith from our users.

Intercape from Durban to Ladysmith

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Durban to Ladysmith:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Last Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Connections	30 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Intercity Xpress from Durban to Ladysmith

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Durban to Ladysmith:

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	3h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	8:45 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Big Sky Intercity from Durban to Ladysmith

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Durban to Ladysmith:

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	3h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:45 PM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Durban and Ladysmith

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Durban and Ladysmith.

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Pavallian Hotel

ICC

Bram Fischer Rd 45

Durban Beach Bus Station

South Beach

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Service and Comfort on the bus from Durban to Ladysmith

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Durban to Ladysmith? Or which bus companies serve the route Durban to Ladysmith? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Durban to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Durban Ladysmith bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 3h 40m to reach Ladysmith. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Durban to Ladysmith?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $87. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ladysmith.

On average, how many connections are available from Durban to Ladysmith each day?

Every day, the Durban to Ladysmith bus route is served by approximately 34 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Durban to Ladysmith take?

The fastest bus from Durban to Ladysmith is offered by Intercape and takes 3h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Durban to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus arriving in Ladysmith from Durban starts at 7:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Durban to Ladysmith?

The latest bus trip departing from Durban for Ladysmith starts at 9:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Durban Ladysmith route?

When traveling by bus from Durban to Ladysmith, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban and Ladysmith by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Durban to Ladysmith bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Durban Ladysmith bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Durban Ladysmith bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Durban to Ladysmith on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Durban to Ladysmith

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Durban and to Ladysmith

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Durban and to Ladysmith. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!