There are 4 ways to get from Germiston to Richards Bay by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane JNB - RCB
2h 9mR 2,045–4,135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
14h 30mR 423–823Bus via Benoni
- Take the bus from Benoni to Richards Baybus
10h 27mR 753–1,113Drive 584.5 km
- Drive from Germiston to Richards Baycar 584.5 km
6h 35mR 1,573–2,272
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germiston to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 420 - R 850 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Germiston to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs R 2 000 - R 4 200.
No, there is no direct bus from Germiston to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Benoni and arriving at Richards Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Germiston and Richards Bay is 508 km. The road distance is 584.5 km.
The best way to get from Germiston to Richards Bay without a car is to bus via Benoni which takes 10h 27m and costs R 750 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Germiston to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Germiston to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Benoni station.
The best way to get from Germiston to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs R 2 000 - R 4 200. Alternatively, you can bus via Benoni, which costs R 750 - R 1 200 and takes 10h 27m.
Germiston to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Richards Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germiston to Richards Bay is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Germiston to Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Germiston, 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 Benoni to Richards Bay once daily. Tickets cost R 280–550 and the journey takes 9h 53m.
- 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 Benoni to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–550
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 460–550
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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