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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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: Last Monday at 11:27 AM SAST.
Get from Ladysmith to Kathu
The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 779, 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 from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu 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 Kathu?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to Kathu start at R 779. The average price for this route is around R 858. 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 Kathu?
The average bus journey time from Ladysmith to Kathu is 14h 45m, covering a distance of 666 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Kathu route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ladysmith to Kathu?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Kathu at 23:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Kathu?
A bus trip from Ladysmith to Kathu produces an estimated 17 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.
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Kathu was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of R 690To 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 R 690 to R 915 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 R 694, which is on 2025-11-28.
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