There are 4 ways to get from Empangeni to Kokstad by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Kokstadbus
9h 12mR 814–1,424Drive 397.3 km
- Drive from Empangeni to Kokstadcar 397.3 km
4h 51mR 923–1,333Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane RCB - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstadbus
9h 55mR 3,077–8,847Fly 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 4,097–11,647
Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Empangeni to Kokstad is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 500 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Empangeni to Kokstad is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs R 900 - R 1 400.
No, there is no direct bus from Empangeni to Kokstad. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Kokstad via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
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 12m and costs R 800 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 9h 12m 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 25+ 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, and Pietermaritzburg in around 9h 12m.
- 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 2,400–8,000
Flights from Richards Bay to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,600–11,000
- 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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