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How to get fromRichards Bay Airport (RCB) to Sowetoby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Soweto by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Richards Bay, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane RCB - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi taxi
    1h 47m
    R 2,328–4,188

  2. Drive 615.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Sowetocar car 615.1 km
    6h 50m
    R 1,375–1,986

  3. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Richards-Bay-Airport-RCB to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane DUR - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi taxi
    3h 14m
    R 2,455–4,546

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,627Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Soweto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 522.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Richards Bay Airport (RCB), South Africa and Soweto, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Soweto. However, you can fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) then take the taxi to Soweto. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Soweto.

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