There are 4 ways to get from Richards Bay to Malawi by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
best- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane RCB - LLW
5h 7m$331–914Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
38h$111–1,244Drive 2,148.1 km
- Drive from Richards Bay to Blantyrecar 2,148.1 km
26h 13m$377–545Fly to Chileka International Airport
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane RCB - BLZ
5h 51m$338–910
Richards Bay (RCB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Malawi is to bus which costs $110 - $1,300 and takes 38h.
The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Malawi is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $330 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Malawi. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Blantyre via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.
The distance between Richards Bay and Malawi is 1709 km. The road distance is 2148.1 km.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Malawi without a car is to bus which takes 38h and costs $110 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Richards Bay to Malawi, including transfers.
Richards Bay to Malawi bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Richards Bay station.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Malawi is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $330 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $1,300 and takes 38h.
Richards Bay to Malawi bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Malawi is 2148 km. It takes approximately 26h 13m to drive from Richards Bay to Malawi.
What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Malawi?
Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and CemAir fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richards Bay to Blantyre via Richards Bay, Johannesburg, and Johannesburg in around 38h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Richards Bay to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $30–40
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