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

today

$17

tomorrow

Saturday

$20

Sunday

$16

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$16

Wednesday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 40m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	1:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	7:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 7:10:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 10m	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	4h 50m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:20 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	18h 0m	9:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:00 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	5h 30m	7:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	12:40 PM	Ladysmith	BTI Coachlines	Economy	$16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 AM to BTI Coachlines, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	1:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	18h 0m	9:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:00 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$60	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 40m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	1:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	7:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	5h 30m	7:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	12:40 PM	Ladysmith	BTI Coachlines	Economy	$16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 7:10:00 AM to BTI Coachlines, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Eagle Liner	6h 40m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	1:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 40m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	1:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	7:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:40 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is $16 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Ladysmith

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Ladysmith.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 77 buses from Johannesburg to Ladysmith, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Ladysmith, with 54 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity that travel 21 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Ladysmith starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	194.7 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

Every day, 21 buses from 4 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Ladysmith: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 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

$18

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$20

Sunday 12/07

$17

Monday 12/08

$17

Tuesday 12/09

$19

Wednesday 12/10

$19

Thursday 12/11

$19

Friday 12/12

$19

Saturday 12/13

$19

Sunday 12/14

$19

Monday 12/15

$19

Tuesday 12/16

$19

Wednesday 12/17

$32

Thursday 12/18

$19

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$17

Sunday 12/21

$17

Monday 12/22

$28

Tuesday 12/23

$17

Wednesday 12/24

$19

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$19

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

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

With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Ladysmith, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

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

Eagle Liner from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Johannesburg to Ladysmith:

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	7:10 AM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Intercape from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Last Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Ladysmith

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

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Johannesburg 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 5h 30m to reach Ladysmith. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $68. 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is offered by Intercape and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus arriving in Ladysmith from Johannesburg starts at 6:00 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Ladysmith route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Johannesburg and to Ladysmith

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