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How to get fromEmpangeni to Phalaborwaby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Empangeni to Phalaborwa by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Richards Bay to Hoedspruit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Hoedspruit (HDS)plane plane RCB - HDS
    2. Take the bus from Hoedspruit to Phalaborwabus bus
    6h 6m
    R 3,337–9,067

  2. Drive 712.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Empangeni to Phalaborwacar car 712.1 km
    10h 49m
    R 1,608–2,322

  3. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Hoedspruit, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Empangeni to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Hoedspruit (HDS)plane plane DUR - HDS
    3. Take the bus from Hoedspruit to Phalaborwabus bus
    6h 52m
    R 4,728–6,602

  4. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empangeni to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane DUR - MQP
    3. Take the taxi from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Phalaborwataxi taxi
    5h 42m
    R 5,558–7,732

Richards Bay (RCB) to Hoedspruit (HDS) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Empangeni, South Africa and Phalaborwa, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Empangeni to Phalaborwa. However, you can take the taxi to Richards Bay (RCB) airport, fly to Hoedspruit (HDS), take the taxi to Hoedspruit, then take the bus to Phalaborwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Empangeni to Phalaborwa in around 10h 49m.

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