Intercape Bus Tickets from Paarl to Ladysmith
Intercape offers bus tickets from Paarl to Ladysmith, with 1-way prices having ranged from R560 to R1,750 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Paarl to Ladysmith is R820 in Saver class; taking Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN scheduled to depart Paarl at 12:30 on Thu 23 Apr 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Ladysmith at 08:10 on Fri 24 Apr 2026 (duration of 19 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R748 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN departing Paarl at 12:30 on Thu 23 Apr 2026 and arriving in Ladysmith at 08:10 on Fri 24 Apr 2026 (duration of 19 hours 40 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R823, Flexi: R878, Full Flexi: R950. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R823, Flexi: R746, Full Flexi: R808.
- Understand the differences between Saver, Flexi and Full Flexi tickets.
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Paarl to Ladysmith
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-04-18 18:09:32
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (PAARL - Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street) | Arrive (LADYSMITH - Astron Energy, 372 Murchison Street) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN | Thu 23 Apr 2026 12:30pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 08:10am ZA | 980 | 880 | 820 | |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Thu 23 Apr 2026 7:00pm ZA | Fri 24 Apr 2026 2:10pm ZA | 1,050 | 998 | 945 | |
| Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN | Fri 24 Apr 2026 12:30pm ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 08:10am ZA | 980 | 880 | 820 | |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Fri 24 Apr 2026 7:00pm ZA | Sat 25 Apr 2026 2:10pm ZA | 1,150 | 1,070 | 1,000 | |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Sat 25 Apr 2026 7:00pm ZA | Sun 26 Apr 2026 2:10pm ZA | 1,070 | 1,017 | 963 | |
| Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN | Sun 26 Apr 2026 12:30pm ZA | Mon 27 Apr 2026 08:10am ZA | 1,020 | 920 | 860 | |
| Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN | Sun 26 Apr 2026 7:00pm ZA | Mon 27 Apr 2026 2:10pm ZA | 1,070 | 1,017 | 963 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 560 | 1,575 | 823 |
| Flexi | 620 | 1,663 | 878 |
| Full Flexi | 720 | 1,750 | 950 |
Intercape Routes from Paarl to Ladysmith
- Express Mainliner CA-KIM-BLM-DBN
- Mainliner CA-BLM-DBN
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 19h 10m, slowest 19h 40m, average 19h 23m.
Departures vary from 12:30pm to 7:00pm. Arrivals from 8:10am to 2:10pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Paarl
Address: Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.76678
Longitude: 18.959597
Uber Availability: Available.
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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Paarl on Google Maps
To: Ladysmith
Address: Engen Garage, Teds Convenience Centre, 11 Murchison Street
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -28.5679891
Longitude: 29.7745483
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Ladysmith on Google Maps
General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Ladysmith to Paarl
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Ladysmith to Paarl.