What is the travel distance from Kokstad to Ladysmith?

The distance between Kokstad and Ladysmith is approximately 224 km (139 miles).

Bus Kokstad to Ladysmith from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Kokstad to Ladysmith on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Kokstad - Wimpy Bar, off the R56, Kokstad	5h 25m	1:25am	Caltex Garage-Ladysmith	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	4h 35m	3:10am	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Kokstad - Wimpy Bar, off the R56, Kokstad	5h 25m	1:25am	Caltex Garage-Ladysmith	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	4h 35m	3:10am	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	4h 35m	3:10am	Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl	No tags

Get from Kokstad to Ladysmith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 35mAverage Duration

227 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,044 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,150 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9150 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $41

Citiliner Plus Kokstad Ladysmith recent customer reviews

Nothing was enjoyable the bus had a problem 😒 citiliner company should service their buses 😞😩

Konke D.

January 24, 2025

the bus was very time concious and I travelled safely.

Azola B.

September 21, 2023

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kokstad to Ladysmith, ZA by bus

What is the travel distance from Kokstad to Ladysmith?
The distance between Kokstad and Ladysmith is approximately 224 km (139 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$30

11-25

$38

Today

$32

11-27

$44

11-28

$52

11-29

$49

11-30

No data

12-01

$38

The cheapest trip from Kokstad to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kokstad to Ladysmith, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $58 for a bus ticket from Kokstad to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-01.