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 | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:59 AM SAST.
Get from Ladysmith to Kathu
The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Customers have praised the bus for being clean, safe, and providing a smooth travel experience. Additionally, they appreciated the cleanliness of the toilet on board during their trip.
Intercape Mainliner Ladysmith Kathu recent customer reviews
Very good
Andile N.
The toilet for the first time was very clean 👌
Vuyo J.
The bus is clean, safe and travel so well
Bonokwakhe Samuel H.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu by bus
What is the distance between Ladysmith and Kathu?
The distance between Ladysmith and Kathu is approximately 668 km (414 miles).
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 Kathu was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $73 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-28.
