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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | 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 09:59 SAST.
Get from Ladysmith to Kathu
The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 by bus from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu
What's the distance between Ladysmith and Kathu by coach?
The journey from Ladysmith to Kathu by coach covers an approximate distance of 414 miles (668 km).
What is the best way to go from Ladysmith to Kathu without flying?
To travel from Ladysmith to Kathu without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
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 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £31To 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 £31 to £39 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 £31, which is on 2025-11-28.
