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How to get fromMbabane to Richards Bayby car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mbabane to Richards Bay by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Mbabane to Piet Retiefcar car
    2. Take the bus from Piet Retief to Richards Baybus bus
    6h 20m
    R 527–705

  2. Drive  370.1 km

    1. Drive from Mbabane to Richards Baycar car 370.1 km
    4h 58m
    R 848–1,225

  3. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mbabane to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane MQP - RCB
    6h 52m
    R 3,694–7,701

  4. Drive to Maputo International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mbabane to Maputo International Airport (MPM)car car
    2. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane MPM - RCB
    7h 50m
    R 4,799–12,708

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,247Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 432.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Mbabane to Richards Bay. However, you can drive to Piet Retief then take the bus to Richards Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Mbabane to Richards Bay in around 4h 58m.

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