There are 4 ways to get from Richards Bay to Kokstad by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstadbus
8h 57mR 676–1,254Drive 407.4 km
- Drive from Richards Bay to Kokstadcar 407.4 km
5h 6mR 948–1,370Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane RCB - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstadbus
9h 55mR 2,999–8,755Fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane RCB - UTT
- Take the bus from Mthatha to Kokstadbus
8h 45mR 4,019–11,555
Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Kokstad is to bus which costs R 650 - R 1 300 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Kokstad is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs R 950 - R 1 400.
No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Kokstad. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Kokstad via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Richards Bay and Kokstad is 439 km. The road distance is 407.4 km.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Kokstad without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs R 650 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Richards Bay to Kokstad, including transfers.
Richards Bay to Kokstad bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.
Richards Bay to Kokstad bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Kokstad is 407 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Richards Bay to Kokstad.
There are 25+ hotels available in Kokstad.
What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Richards Bay to Kokstad via Durban, Durban Bus Stn, and Pietermaritzburg in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,400–8,000
Flights from Richards Bay to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,600–11,000
- 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
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
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