How to get fromJohannesburg to Richards Bayby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Richards Bay by plane, car, or taxi

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Fly to Richards Bay
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane JNB - RCB
1h 49m
R 2,060–3,853
Drive 595.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Johannesburg to Richards Baycar 595.7 km
6h 40m
R 1,338–1,933
Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane JNB - DUR
2. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi
2h 59m
R 2,075–4,243

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

R 1,636Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Johannesburg to Richards Bay.

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Distance: 513 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily.

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Richards Bay(opens in a new window), South Africa(opens in a new window)

Richards Bay (Afrikaans: Richardsbaai) is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, which makes it one of the country's largest harbours. Richards Bay also has the deepest natural harbour on the African continent. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Places to stay in Richards Bay

Cassiandra Place unit 1(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Rooibos Retreat(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Sivande B&B(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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