Bus Ladysmith to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ladysmith to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

$35

tomorrow

$37

Sunday

$39

Monday

$40

Tuesday

$69

Wednesday

$73

Thursday

$67

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	3:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	1:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 1:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	3:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	1:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 1:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 25m	1:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 1:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
	Intercape	21h 30m	3:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	3:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	1:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$56	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 1:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	3:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	1:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$94	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 1:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Ladysmith to Cape Town via Bellville, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  21h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Bellville
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Bellville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
- Computicket
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Bellville
  Bus Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Station, Bellville (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	3:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$73	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	1:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	$119	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 1:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Ladysmith to Cape Town via Bellville, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  21h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Bellville
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Bellville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
- Computicket
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Bellville
  Bus Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Station, Bellville (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	21h 30m	3:00 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Intercape	21h 25m	1:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$76	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 1:25:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Intercape	34h 15m	11:30 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	9:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$99	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Ladysmith to Cape Town via Bellville, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  21h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Bellville
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Bellville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
- Computicket
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Bellville
  Bus Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Station, Bellville (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town is $34 on 12/1/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ladysmith and Cape Town

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Ladysmith to Cape Town. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Ladysmith and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 buses from Ladysmith to Cape Town, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ladysmith and Cape Town, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 3 times every day by bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ladysmith to Cape Town starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	21h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:25 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	766.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Ladysmith to Cape Town

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ladysmith for Cape Town: 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

$35

Saturday 12/06

$37

Sunday 12/07

$40

Monday 12/08

$40

Tuesday 12/09

$69

Wednesday 12/10

$75

Thursday 12/11

$69

Friday 12/12

$67

Saturday 12/13

$50

Sunday 12/14

$63

Monday 12/15

$64

Tuesday 12/16

$69

Wednesday 12/17

$71

Thursday 12/18

$63

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$70

Sunday 12/21

$63

Monday 12/22

$70

Tuesday 12/23

$69

Wednesday 12/24

$69

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$64

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Ladysmith to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $35, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $64.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ladysmith to Cape Town, with $35. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $98.

How to save money travelling from Ladysmith to Cape Town

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 Ladysmith to Cape Town 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town, 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ladysmith to Cape Town

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

Intercape from Ladysmith to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$35
Fastest Bus	21h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:25 PM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Ladysmith and Cape Town

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

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Bakoven

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Ladysmith to Cape Town bus

How much does a Ladysmith Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 21h 30m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $120. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

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

Every day, the Ladysmith to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ladysmith to Cape Town take?

The fastest bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town is offered by Intercape and takes 21h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Ladysmith starts at 1:25 PM. 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Ladysmith for Cape Town starts at 11:30 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 Ladysmith Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town, passengers can travel with Intercape. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ladysmith and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Ladysmith and Cape Town 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.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ladysmith and to Cape Town

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