There are 6 ways to get from Botswana to Richards Bay by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Gaborone
best- Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane GBE - RCB
3h 55mR 4,183–11,698Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
18h 4mR 553–1,270Bus
- Take the bus from Gaborone to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
16h 52mR 1,347–1,457Drive 951.4 km
- Drive from Gaborone to Richards Baycar 951.4 km
11h 56mR 2,211–3,193Fly from Maun Airport
- Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane MUB - RCB
4h 14mR 6,889–18,423Bus via Pretoria
- Take the bus from Queens Rd to Soshanguvebus
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Richards Baybus
20h 26mR 722–1,700
Gaborone (GBE) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Richards Bay is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 550 - R 1 300 and takes 18h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Botswana to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs R 4 100 - R 12 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Richards Bay via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
The distance between Botswana and Richards Bay is 793 km. The road distance is 951.4 km.
The best way to get from Botswana to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 16h 52m and costs R 1 300 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Botswana to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Botswana to Richards Bay bus services, operated by KJ Khandala Travel & Tours, depart from Gaborone station.
The best way to get from Botswana to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs R 4 100 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 300 - R 1 500 and takes 16h 52m.
Botswana to Richards Bay bus services, operated by KJ Khandala Travel & Tours, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Richards Bay is 951 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Botswana to Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Botswana and Richards Bay, South Africa?
Airlink, South African Airways, and Air Botswana fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Richards Bay via Durban in around 16h 52m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gaborone to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,600–11,000
Flights from Maun Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–19,000
Bus from Gaborone to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 1,208
- Schedules at
- KJ Khandala Travel & Tours
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