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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Richards Bayby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Richards Bay by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Richards Bay

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    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane DAR - RCB
    7h 55m
    R 4,406–12,253

  2. Drive 3,735.4 km

    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Richards Baycar car 3,735.4 km
    2d 5h
    R 8,474–12,240

  3. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane DAR - DUR
    2. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    R 6,121–9,943

  4. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, taxi

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane DAR - PZB
    2. Take the taxi from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Baytaxi taxi
    8h 23m
    R 6,121–14,343

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
TicketR 4,219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,566 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Richards Bay, South Africa?

Airlink, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day.

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