There are 5 ways to get from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay by bus, plane, taxi, 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.
Bus to George Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to George Railway Stnbus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane GRJ - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi
6h 22mR 3,333–6,062Bus to Port Elizabeth, fly to Richards Bay
cheapest- Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to Port Elizabeth Stationbus
- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane PLZ - RCB
8h 43mR 1,603–3,835Drive 1,285.5 km
- Drive from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Baycar 1,285.5 km
16h 22mR 2,903–4,194Bus to Port Elizabeth, fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to Port Elizabeth Stationbus
- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane PLZ - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi
7h 38mR 2,618–5,025Bus to George Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, taxi
- Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to George Railway Stnbus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane GRJ - PZB
- Take the taxi from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Baytaxi
9h 14mR 5,733–7,462
George Airport (GRJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay is to bus and fly which costs R 1 600 - R 3 900 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 22m and costs R 3 300 - R 6 500.
The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Richards Bay is 1206 km. The road distance is 1285.5 km.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay is 1286 km. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay.
There are 179+ hotels available in Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Plettenberg Bay, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay. However, you can take the bus to George Railway Stn, take the taxi to George Airport (GRJ) airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR), then take the taxi to Richards Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Plettenberg Bay to Richards Bay in around 16h 22m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,700
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–6,500
Flights from George Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–4,600
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,200
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,200
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–3,300
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–5,500
Flights from George Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- R 2,700–5,500
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Plettenburg Bay to George Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Plettenburg Bay to George Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Plettenburg Bay to Port Elizabeth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–360
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Plettenburg Bay to Port Elizabeth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–360
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–2,200
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Bolt
Metro Taxis
- Phone
- +27 82 478 6903
- Website
- metrotaxis.co.za
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