Bus and Coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ladysmith to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

£11

tomorrow

£12

Friday

£11

Saturday

£12

Sunday

Monday

£12

Tuesday

£11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	12:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:40	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 12:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 28/01/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 28/01/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 28/01/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 28/01/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	23:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 23:20:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	6h 50m	23:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 23:20:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	5h 0m	01:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 01:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Intercape	17h 0m	23:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 23:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	12:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:40	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 12:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	6h 50m	23:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 23:20:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	23:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 23:20:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	12:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:40	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 12:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	23:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 23:20:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	12:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:40	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 12:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	12:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:40	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 12:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	23:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 23:20:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is £11 on 28/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Ladysmith and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 30 coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity that travel 12 times every day by bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ladysmith to Johannesburg starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	01:00
Latest Coach	23:20
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	313.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest coach connections from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Every day, 12 buses from 4 coach companies leave Ladysmith for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 28/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

£12

Thursday 29/01

£12

Friday 30/01

£11

Saturday 31/01

£12

Sunday 01/02

Monday 02/02

£12

Tuesday 03/02

£12

Wednesday 04/02

£12

Thursday 05/02

£12

Friday 06/02

£12

Saturday 07/02

£11

Sunday 08/02

£12

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£11

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£12

Friday 13/02

£11

Saturday 14/02

£12

Sunday 15/02

£12

Monday 16/02

£12

Tuesday 17/02

£12

Wednesday 18/02

£11

Thursday 19/02

£12

Friday 20/02

£12

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ladysmith to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ladysmith to Johannesburg, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ladysmith to Johannesburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ladysmith and Johannesburg

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Ladysmith and Johannesburg.

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Coach Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Ladysmith to Johannesburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ladysmith to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Ladysmith - Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ladysmith - Johannesburg bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

The connection Ladysmith to Johannesburg is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £55. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Ladysmith - Johannesburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Johannesburg from Ladysmith take?

The quickest coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is provided by Intercape and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from Ladysmith at 01:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from Ladysmith at 23:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Ladysmith - Johannesburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ladysmith to Johannesburg can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ladysmith and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the bus to Johannesburg from Ladysmith?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Ladysmith Johannesburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ladysmith Johannesburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Ladysmith and Johannesburg. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Ladysmith and Johannesburg change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Ladysmith and to Johannesburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ladysmith and to Johannesburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!