There are 5 ways to get from Kokstad to Empangeni by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kokstad to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
7h 51mR 547–781Drive 396.1 km
- Drive from Kokstad to Empangenicar 396.1 km
4h 52mR 922–1,332Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
- Take the bus from Kokstad to Pietermaritzburgbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane PZB - RCB
8h 2mR 2,872–7,834Bus via Pietermaritzburg
- Take the bus from Kokstad to Pietermaritzburgbus
- Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
9h 48mR 817–1,414Bus to Mthatha Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kokstad to Mthathabus
- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane UTT - RCB
8h 14mR 4,616–12,892
Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kokstad to Empangeni is to bus which costs R 500 - R 800 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kokstad to Empangeni is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs R 900 - R 1 400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kokstad to Empangeni. However, there are services departing from Kokstad and arriving at Richards Bay via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Kokstad and Empangeni is 449 km. The road distance is 396.1 km.
The best way to get from Kokstad to Empangeni without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs R 500 - R 800.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Kokstad to Empangeni, including transfers.
Kokstad to Empangeni bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Kokstad station.
Kokstad to Empangeni bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kokstad to Empangeni is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Kokstad to Empangeni.
There are 190+ hotels available in Empangeni.
What companies run services between Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Kokstad to Empangeni via Durban and Richards Bay in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–7,000
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 3,900–12,000
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Kokstad to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, Which London airport should I choose?, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.