There are 3 ways to get from Gauteng to Empangeni by plane, bus, or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gauteng to Empangeni is to bus which costs R 420 - R 850 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Gauteng to Empangeni is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs R 2 000 - R 3 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Gauteng to Empangeni. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Richards Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Gauteng and Empangeni is 514 km. The road distance is 578.5 km.
The best way to get from Gauteng to Empangeni without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs R 420 - R 850.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Gauteng to Empangeni, including transfers.
Gauteng to Empangeni bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Gauteng to Empangeni is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs R 2 000 - R 3 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 420 - R 850 and takes 12h 55m.
Gauteng to Empangeni bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Richards Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gauteng to Empangeni is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Gauteng to Empangeni.
What companies run services between Gauteng, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink and CemAir fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay 3 times a day. Tickets cost R 280–650 and the journey takes 12h 39m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,300
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
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