There are 3 ways to get from Gauteng to Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 340 - R 750 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Gauteng to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs R 1 900 - R 4 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gauteng to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Richards Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Gauteng and Richards Bay is 503 km. The road distance is 595.7 km.
The best way to get from Gauteng to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 12h 53m and costs R 340 - R 750.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Gauteng to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Gauteng to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Gauteng to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs R 1 900 - R 4 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 340 - R 750 and takes 12h 53m.
Gauteng to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Richards Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gauteng to Richards Bay is 596 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Gauteng to Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Gauteng, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?
CemAir flies 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
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–4,400
- 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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