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How to get fromEast London to Richards Bayby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from East London to Richards Bay by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Richards Bay

    best
    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane ELS - RCB
    4h 46m
    R 3,657–7,195

  2. Drive 801.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East London to Richards Baycar car 801.6 km
    10h 44m
    R 1,809–2,612

  3. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ELS - DUR
    2. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    R 2,172–4,785

  4. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, taxi

    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane ELS - PZB
    2. Take the taxi from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Baytaxi taxi
    6h 38m
    R 3,472–6,785

East London (ELS) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,590Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East London to Richards Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 649.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?

Airlink and CemAir fly from East London (ELS) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily.

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