Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, ZA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Astron EnergyCheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Astron EnergyFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Astron EnergyNo tags
Big SkyBus
    Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Astron EnergyNo tags
    Intercity XpressBus
    PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201
    Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:25 PM SAST.

    Get from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    8bus per day
    2h 5mAverage Duration
    131 kmDistance
    3kgCO₂ emissions

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

    Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

    1. How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith start from $25. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the bus ride from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 131 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.

    3. Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith route?

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.

    4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

    5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

    6. What is the best bus company from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

    7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

    8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      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.

    9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

      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
    11-26
    $27
    11-27
    $27
    Today
    $21
    11-29
    $27
    11-30
    $26
    12-01
    $31
    12-02
    No data
    12-03
    $30
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $21

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

    You can expect to pay from $21 to $76 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-30.

    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.

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