Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:44 PM SAST.
Get from Ladysmith to Cape Town
The journey takes about 20 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfortable and clean buses with friendly and professional staff. Many appreciated the punctuality of trips, although some noted occasional delays without prior communication. While air conditioning was generally well-received for its coolness, a few found it too cold at times. Overall service satisfaction remains high despite minor issues like non-functional Wi-Fi or charging points being reported occasionally.
Intercape Mainliner Express Ladysmith Cape Town recent customer reviews
The bus is clean, comfortablrle and looking good. Smooth drive. They are taking good care of the passengers.
Millicent S.
Everything was gud 👍 I loved traveling with entercape. Only one thing that I would like to suggest increases time on the stop. Maybe one of the stop must be 20munits so that we can be able to go to the toilet and buy food. 10/15 is not enough 🙏🙏🙏
Xolani M.
There was one specific difficult white lady passanger who wanted the aircon to be on cold because she felt hot.And the drivers sacrifised for just one person and we all suffered the whole trip was freezing cold.I am never using your buses otherwise I will be sick
Nosipho B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to Cape Town start from $65. The average price for this route is around $86. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Ladysmith to Cape Town is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 1215 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 50m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Cape Town at 1:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Ladysmith to Cape Town generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $120 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2026-01-21.
