There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Botswana by plane, bus, 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.
Fly to Gaborone
best- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Gaborone (GBE)plane RCB - GBE
4h 10m$254–691Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
18h 17m$37–84Bus
- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Gaboronebus
17h 5m$85–92Drive 950.9 km
- Drive from Richards Bay to Gaboronecar 950.9 km
11h 57m$133–192Fly to Maun Airport
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane RCB - MUB
4h 34m$335–956Bus via Pretoria
- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Pretoriabus
- Take the bus from Soshanguve to Queens Rdbus
20h 42m$48–110
Richards Bay (RCB) to Gaborone (GBE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Botswana is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $35 - $85 and takes 18h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Botswana is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $250 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Botswana. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Gaborone via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between Richards Bay and Botswana is 793 km. The road distance is 950.9 km.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Botswana without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $80 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Richards Bay to Botswana, including transfers.
Richards Bay to Botswana bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Botswana is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $250 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $95 and takes 17h 5m.
Richards Bay to Botswana bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Botswana is 951 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Richards Bay to Botswana.
What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Botswana?
Airlink, CemAir, and South African Airways fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Gaborone (GBE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richards Bay to Gaborone via Richards Bay and Durban in around 17h 5m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Gaborone via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–650
Flights from Richards Bay to Maun Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $330–950
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Richards Bay to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–38
- Website
- Intercape
- Saver
- $38
- Flexi
- $34
- Full Flexi
- $31
Bus from Richards Bay to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Intercape
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 How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 377+ hotels available in Botswana.