Bus Polokwane to Ladysmith: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Polokwane to Ladysmith

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

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Sunday

$78

Monday

Tuesday

$55

Wednesday

$73

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 5m	11:05 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$78	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$78	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	15h 30m	11:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$78	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:40:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Polokwane to Ladysmith via Pretoria, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  16h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Bus Station
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Pretoria
  Bosman Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
- Intercape
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Pretoria
  Bosman Bus Station
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 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 8h 40m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 5m	11:05 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:05:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	15h 30m	11:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:40:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Polokwane to Ladysmith via Pretoria, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  16h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Bus Station
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Pretoria
  Bosman Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
- Intercape
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Pretoria
  Bosman Bus Station
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 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 8h 40m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 5m	11:05 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$73	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:05:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$73	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	15h 30m	11:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$73	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:40:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Polokwane to Ladysmith via Pretoria, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  16h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Bus Station
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Pretoria
  Bosman Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
- Intercape
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Pretoria
  Bosman Bus Station
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 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 8h 40m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Polokwane to Ladysmith is $45 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Polokwane to Ladysmith

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 3 times every day by bus from Polokwane to Ladysmith in one click! Book your bus ticket from Polokwane to Ladysmith starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus	$45
Fastest Bus	15h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	322.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Polokwane to Ladysmith

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Polokwane 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

Sunday 12/07

$79

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

$55

Wednesday 12/10

$73

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$73

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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

Beloved bus companies from Polokwane to Ladysmith

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

Intercape from Polokwane to Ladysmith

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

Cheapest Price	$55
Fastest Bus	15h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Last Bus	11:40 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Polokwane and Ladysmith

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

City Square

Thabo Mbeki Street 15

Grobler Street Bus Station

Grobler Street 149

Shell Polokwane Gas Station

Ultra City

Shell Ultra City Gas Station

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 Polokwane to Ladysmith

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

FAQs about the Polokwane to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Polokwane Ladysmith bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 16h 5m to reach Ladysmith. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $79. 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 Polokwane to Ladysmith each day?

Every day, the Polokwane to Ladysmith 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 Polokwane to Ladysmith take?

The fastest bus from Polokwane to Ladysmith is offered by Intercape and takes 15h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Polokwane to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus arriving in Ladysmith from Polokwane starts at 11:05 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 Polokwane to Ladysmith?

The latest bus trip departing from Polokwane for Ladysmith starts at 11:40 AM. 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 Polokwane Ladysmith route?

When traveling by bus from Polokwane to Ladysmith, 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 Polokwane and Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Polokwane 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.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Polokwane and to Ladysmith

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