According to customer reviews, staff members have poor communication skills and are not very friendly. Additionally, buses consistently run 1-2 hours late, causing frustration for passengers who are required to arrive at the bus stop 30 minutes before departure time. Some customers even experienced delays of up to 4 hours.
The Bus was over an hour late. Aircons not working. Had to turn around at Bergville because a passenger forgot to get off in Ladysmith so we had to go back to Ladysmith which then made us another half hour late!
2 out of 5 stars
Bianca H.
Staff members are not very friendly and have bad comunication skills, buses are always about 1-2 hours late which is very frustrating considering the fact that we have to be by the bus stop 30 minutes before departer time.
3 out of 5 stars
Shaunell R.
They need to improve their communication with passengers if the bus will be late
Based on 11551 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. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $24
Based on 3258 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $32
Based on 9280 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 $43
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg start from $24. The average price for this route is around $41. 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 Pietermaritzburg?
The average bus travel time from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 131 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
A bus trip from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44567 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
12-25
$31
12-26
$31
Today
$31
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$31
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$31
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$31
12-31
$29
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $29
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $99 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-31.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $29
