Bus Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

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

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$18

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	11:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:35 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 10m	1:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:35 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 10m	1:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:35 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 0m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:15 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:15:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	11:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:35 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:20 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:50:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:35 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 10m	1:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	3:10 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	8:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:50:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 9:20:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:30 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:35 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 9:30:00 PM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	9:20 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 9:20:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	2h 5m	11:50 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 11:50:00 AM to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 47 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, while Night sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/31/2026 costs just $18, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 13 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	81.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

Every day, 13 buses from 3 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Ladysmith: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$18

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$20

Thursday 08/06

$24

Friday 08/07

$20

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$20

Wednesday 08/12

$20

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

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

With a price starting from $18, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, with $18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

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 Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith 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 Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, 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 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith.

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Ladysmith bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 2h 5m to reach Ladysmith. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ladysmith.

On average, how many connections are available from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith each day?

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith is offered by Intercape and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus arriving in Ladysmith from Pietermaritzburg starts at 1:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Ladysmith starts at 9:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Pietermaritzburg Ladysmith route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith 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, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Pietermaritzburg Ladysmith 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 traveling 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 Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Ladysmith

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