There are 6 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Richards Bay by plane, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane PLZ - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi
3hR 2,360–4,671Fly Port Elizabeth to Richards Bay
cheapest- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane PLZ - RCB
4h 5mR 1,345–3,481Drive 1,059.2 km
- Drive from Gqeberha to Richards Baycar 1,059.2 km
14h 4mR 2,395–3,460Fly East London to Richards Bay
- Fly from East London (ELS) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane ELS - RCB
4h 46mR 3,757–7,195Fly Mthatha Airport to Richards Bay
- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane UTT - RCB
4h 18mR 3,874–9,716Fly East London to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
- Fly from East London (ELS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane ELS - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi
3h 1mR 2,172–4,785
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Richards Bay is to fly which costs R 1 300 - R 3 500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Richards Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 3h and costs R 2 300 - R 4 700.
The distance between Eastern Cape and Richards Bay is 862 km. The road distance is 1059.2 km.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Eastern Cape to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Cape to Richards Bay is 1059 km. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Eastern Cape to Richards Bay.
There are 178+ hotels available in Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Eastern Cape, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?
Airlink, South African Airways, and Safair fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,700
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–6,500
Flights from East London to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,600–9,000
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 3,700–9,500
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–3,300
Flights from East London to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–3,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–1,300
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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