What is the cheapest way to get from Ladysmith to Soweto?

The cheapest way to get from Ladysmith to Soweto is to bus which costs R 500 - R 650 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ladysmith to Soweto?

The fastest way to get from Ladysmith to Soweto is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs R 800 - R 1 200.

Is there a direct bus between Ladysmith and Soweto?

No, there is no direct bus from Ladysmith to Soweto. However, there are services departing from Ladysmith and arriving at Lakeview via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Ladysmith to Soweto?

The distance between Ladysmith and Soweto is 404 km. The road distance is 368.3 km.

How do I travel from Ladysmith to Soweto without a car?

The best way to get from Ladysmith to Soweto without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs R 500 - R 650.

How long does it take to get from Ladysmith to Soweto?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ladysmith to Soweto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ladysmith to Soweto bus from?

Ladysmith to Soweto bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Ladysmith station.

Where does the Ladysmith to Soweto bus arrive?

Ladysmith to Soweto bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Ladysmith to Soweto?

Yes, the driving distance between Ladysmith to Soweto is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Ladysmith to Soweto.

Where can I stay near Soweto?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Soweto.

Ladysmith to Soweto - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Ladysmith to Soweto by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburgbus 17202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Lakeviewbus Lakeview Station
5h 15m
R 519–642
Drive 368.3 km
1. Drive from Ladysmith to Sowetocar 368.3 km
4h 39m
R 821–1,185
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburgbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PZB - JNB
3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi
4h 49m
R 2,138–3,910

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

R 1,441Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ladysmith to Soweto.

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Distance: 404.2 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ladysmith, South Africa and Soweto, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Ladysmith to Lakeview via Johannesburg and Park Station in around 5h 15m.

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