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

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Livingstone is to bus via Victoria Falls which costs $75 - $130 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Livingstone is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $330 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Livingstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Livingstone. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Livingstone via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Livingstone?

The distance between Richards Bay and Livingstone is 1389 km. The road distance is 1749.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Livingstone without a car is to bus which takes 28h 17m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Richards Bay to Livingstone, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Livingstone?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Livingstone is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 28h 17m.

Where does the Richards Bay to Livingstone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Livingstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Livingstone is 1750 km. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Richards Bay to Livingstone.

Where can I stay near Livingstone?

There are 249+ hotels available in Livingstone.

Richards Bay to Livingstone - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Livingstone by plane, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Victoria Falls Airport
best
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane RCB - VFA
5h 9m
$222–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Livingstonebus
28h 17m
$67–119
Drive 1,749.5 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Livingstonecar 1,749.5 km
20h 54m
$257–371
Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane RCB - LVI
4h 42m
$334–918
Bus via Victoria Falls
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Victoria Fallsbus
2d 3h
$79–128
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Pietermaritzburg to Standertoncartrain
3. Drive from Standerton to Livingstonecar
32h 11m
$253–379

Richards Bay (RCB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,389.1 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Livingstone, Zambia?

Airlink and Fastjet fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richards Bay to Livingstone via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 28h 17m.

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