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How to get fromRichards Bay to East Londonby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Richards Bay to East London by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Richards Bay

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    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to East London (ELS)plane plane RCB - ELS
    4h 9m
    R 1,454–3,885

  2. Drive 802 km

    1. Drive from Richards Bay to East Londoncar car 802 km
    10h 43m
    R 1,810–2,614

  3. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to East London (ELS)plane plane DUR - ELS
    3h
    R 2,193–4,695

  4. Taxi to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to East London (ELS)plane plane PZB - ELS
    6h 35m
    R 3,424–6,577

Richards Bay (RCB) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,348Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 648.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and East London, South Africa?

Airlink and Safair fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to East London (ELS) twice daily.

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