There are 6 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train
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Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport
best- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane BFN - RCB
3h 21mR 3,195–4,640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
19h 13mR 592–1,346Drive 726.7 km
- Drive from Bloemfontein to Richards Baycar 726.7 km
9h 44mR 1,682–2,430Taxi to Kimberley, fly
- Take the taxi from Bloemfontein to Kimberley (KIM)taxi
- Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane KIM - RCB
4h 59mR 3,644–8,834Bus via Bloemfontein
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
19h 52mR 707–1,209Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Theunissencartrain 74013
- Drive from Theunissen to Richards Baycar
10h 28mR 1,591–2,296
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 550 - R 1 400 and takes 19h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs R 3 200 - R 4 700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Richards Bay via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
The distance between Bloemfontein and Richards Bay is 588 km. The road distance is 726.7 km.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 19h 13m and costs R 550 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Bloemfontein to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Bloemfontein station.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs R 3 200 - R 4 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 400 and takes 19h 13m.
Bloemfontein to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Richards Bay is 727 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?
Airlink and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay via Johannesburg and Richards Bay in around 19h 13m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–8,500
Flights from Kimberley to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–7,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Bloemfontein to Theunissen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 90–100
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–400
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 330–360
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
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