There are 4 ways to get from George to Ladysmith by plane, shuttle, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pietermaritzburg, shuttle
best- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane GRJ - PZB
- Take a shuttle bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
7h 46mR 2,014–4,189Bus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from George to Durbanbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmith
23h 28mR 1,062–1,566Drive 1,198 km
- Drive from George to Ladysmithcar 1,198 km
12h 58mR 2,784–4,021Fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane GRJ - DUR
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmith
8h 40mR 2,935–5,130
George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George to Ladysmith is to bus and shuttle which costs R 1 000 - R 1 600 and takes 23h 28m.
The fastest way to get from George to Ladysmith is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 46m and costs R 2 000 - R 4 200.
The distance between George and Ladysmith is 1074 km. The road distance is 1198 km.
The best way to get from George to Ladysmith without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 23h 28m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 600.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from George to Ladysmith, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between George to Ladysmith is 1198 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from George to Ladysmith.
There are 41+ hotels available in Ladysmith.
What companies run services between George, South Africa and Ladysmith, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from George to Ladysmith. However, you can take the taxi to George Airport (GRJ) airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg, then take the shuttle to Ladysmith. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George to Ladysmith via Durban, Durban Station, Maritime Museum, and Durban in around 23h 28m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,300
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,300
- Phone
- 0861 33 44 33
- info@citybug.co.za
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
Shuttle from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
Shuttle from Durban to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–700
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
Shuttle from Durban to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–700
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
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