What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 700 - R 1 400 and takes 20h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay?

The fastest way to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs R 2 100 - R 6 000.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Cape and Richards Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Cape to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Long St and arriving at Richards Bay via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.

How far is it from Northern Cape to Richards Bay?

The distance between Northern Cape and Richards Bay is 733 km. The road distance is 885.7 km.

How do I travel from Northern Cape to Richards Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 20h 18m and costs R 700 - R 1 400.

How long does it take to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Cape to Richards Bay bus from?

Northern Cape to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Long St station.

Bus or fly from Northern Cape to Richards Bay?

The best way to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs R 2 100 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 700 - R 1 400 and takes 20h 18m.

Where does the Northern Cape to Richards Bay bus arrive?

Northern Cape to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.

Can I drive from Northern Cape to Richards Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Cape to Richards Bay is 886 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Northern Cape to Richards Bay.

Where can I stay near Richards Bay?

There are 195+ hotels available in Richards Bay.

Northern Cape to Richards Bay - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northern Cape to Richards Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane KIM - RCB
3h 53m
R 2,148–5,685
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long St to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
20h 18m
R 745–1,359
Drive 885.7 km
1. Drive from Kimberley to Richards Baycar 885.7 km
11h 14m
R 2,360–3,408
Bus via Pretoria
1. Take the bus from Kimberley to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Richards Baybus
22h 9m
R 865–1,519

Kimberley (KIM) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

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4h 36mAverage Duration

R 2,039Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.2 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

CemAir and Airlink fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long St to Richards Bay via Johannesburg and Richards Bay in around 20h 18m.

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