Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its comfort and friendly staff. The buses are often on time, clean, and provide a pleasant travel experience. However, some reviews mention issues such as insufficient communication regarding delays and concerns about security during stops for bathroom breaks or refreshments.
Intercape Mainliner Ladysmith Cape Town recent customer reviews
Everything was gud 👍 I loved traveling with entercape. Only one thing that I would like to suggest increases time on the stop. Maybe one of the stop must be 20munits so that we can be able to go to the toilet and buy food. 10/15 is not enough 🙏🙏🙏
5 out of 5 stars
Xolani M.
There was one specific difficult white lady passanger who wanted the aircon to be on cold because she felt hot.And the drivers sacrifised for just one person and we all suffered the whole trip was freezing cold.I am never using your buses otherwise I will be sick
1 out of 5 stars
Nosipho B.
The service was perfect charging point was broken but the driver make sure that we have battery I'm very satisfied with the service
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to Cape Town start at R 730. The average price for this route is around R 936. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Ladysmith to Cape Town is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 1233 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 50m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Cape Town at 13:25. And the latest bus departs at 15:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Ladysmith to Cape Town produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
22/12
R 659
23/12
R 844
Today
R 662
25/12
R 662
26/12
R 704
27/12
R 809
28/12
R 976
29/12
R 808
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 22 Dec 2025 with a price of R 659
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 Cape Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 659 to R 1 281 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 662, which is on 2025-12-25.
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 22 Dec 2025 with a price of R 659
