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

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Harare is to bus which costs $65 - $90 and takes 35h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Harare is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $250 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Harare?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Harare. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Harare via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 38m.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Harare?

The distance between Richards Bay and Harare is 1232 km. The road distance is 1556.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Harare without a car is to bus which takes 35h 38m and costs $65 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Richards Bay to Harare, including transfers.

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

Richards Bay to Harare bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Richards Bay station.

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Harare?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Harare is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $250 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 35h 38m.

Where does the Richards Bay to Harare bus arrive?

Richards Bay to Harare bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Harare?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Harare is 1557 km. It takes approximately 18h 32m to drive from Richards Bay to Harare.

Where can I stay near Harare?

There are 337+ hotels available in Harare.

Richards Bay to Harare - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Richards Bay to Harare by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane RCB - HRE
4h 31m
$255–680
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
35h 38m
$67–90
Drive 1,556.8 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Hararecar 1,556.8 km
18h 32m
$285–411
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
40h 29m
$73–126

Richards Bay (RCB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

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4h 10mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,232.3 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Harare, Zimbabwe?

Airlink flies from Richards Bay (RCB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richards Bay to Harare via Johannesburg in around 35h 38m.

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