What's the distance between Ladysmith and Upington by coach?

The journey from Ladysmith to Upington by coach covers an approximate distance of 517 miles (834 km).

How can I travel from Ladysmith to Upington avoiding air travel?

To travel from Ladysmith to Upington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Ladysmith to Upington from £34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ladysmith to Upington on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Astron Energy	17h 35m	17:05	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Astron Energy	17h 35m	17:05	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	23:30	Astron Energy	17h 35m	17:05	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 07:03 SAST.

Get from Ladysmith to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

17h 35mAverage duration

518 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43846 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £33

Intercape Mainliner Ladysmith Upington recent customer reviews

Enjoyed nothing, the bus got Upington at 20:45 pm instead of 17:30.I had no transport to Kakamas (Final destination) ,they had a bus going to that direction. They didn't want to assist. We slept at the garage 🤬🤬🤬

Lindokuhle T.

6 July 2025

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What's the distance between Ladysmith and Upington by coach?
The journey from Ladysmith to Upington by coach covers an approximate distance of 517 miles (834 km).
How can I travel from Ladysmith to Upington avoiding air travel?
To travel from Ladysmith to Upington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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Today

£34

19/11

£34

20/11

£34

21/11

£38

22/11

£38

23/11

£38

The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Upington was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £34

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 Upington as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £34 to £42 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £34, which is on 2025-11-19.