There are 4 ways to get from Empangeni to Kokstad by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mt Curie One Stopbus
9h 30mR 841–1,456Drive 397.3 km
- Drive from Empangeni to Kokstadcar 397.3 km
4h 51mR 902–1,303Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane RCB - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mt Curie One Stopbus
10h 14mR 2,904–7,879Fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane RCB - UTT
- Take the bus from Mthatha to Kokstadbus
8h 45mR 3,397–9,147
Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Empangeni to Kokstad is to drive which costs R 900 - R 1 300 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Empangeni to Kokstad is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs R 900 - R 1 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Empangeni to Kokstad. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Mt Curie One Stop via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Empangeni and Kokstad is 458 km. The road distance is 397.3 km.
The best way to get from Empangeni to Kokstad without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs R 800 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Empangeni to Kokstad, including transfers.
Empangeni to Kokstad bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.
Empangeni to Kokstad bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empangeni to Kokstad is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Empangeni to Kokstad.
There are 26+ hotels available in Kokstad.
What companies run services between Empangeni, South Africa and Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa?
You can take a vehicle from Empangeni to Kokstad via Richards Bay, Durban, Durban Bus Stn, Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, and Mt Curie One Stop in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–7,000
Flights from Richards Bay to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,900–8,500
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Richards Bay to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
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