What is the cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone?

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $40 - $75 and takes 19h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone?

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $320 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Gaborone?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Gaborone. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Gaborone via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Gaborone?

The distance between Richards Bay and Gaborone is 985 km. The road distance is 950.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $80 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richards Bay to Gaborone bus from?

Richards Bay to Gaborone bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Gaborone?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $80 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Richards Bay to Gaborone bus arrive?

Richards Bay to Gaborone bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Gaborone?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Gaborone is 951 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Richards Bay to Gaborone.

Where can I stay near Gaborone?

There are 393+ hotels available in Gaborone.

Richards Bay to Gaborone - 8 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Richards Bay to Gaborone by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Gaborone
best
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gaborone (GBE)plane DUR - GBE
9h 41m
$236–316
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
18h 17m
$37–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban to Gaboronebus
17h 5m
$85–92
Drive 950.9 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Gaboronecar 950.9 km
11h 57m
$133–192
Bus, bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Gaborone
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
3. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Gaborone (GBE)plane PZB - GBE
10h 13m
$258–737
Fly Richards Bay to Gaborone
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Gaborone (GBE)plane RCB - GBE
4h 18m
$325–646
Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Lanseria International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane DUR - HLA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Lanseria Airport to Gaboroneshuttle
11h 46m
$451–561
Bus via Johannesburg #2
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
19h 28m
$44–72

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

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4h 30mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 984.8 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana?

You can take a vehicle from Richards Bay to Gaborone via Richards Bay and Durban in around 17h 5m. Alternatively, CemAir, South African Airways, and Air Botswana fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Gaborone (GBE) twice a week.

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