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How to get fromRichards Bay to Matatieleby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Richards Bay to Matatiele by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstadbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kokstad to Matatieletaxi taxi
    10h 1m
    R 1,176–1,904

  2. Drive  475.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richards Bay to Matatielecar car 475.6 km
    6h 8m
    R 1,105–1,595

  3. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane RCB - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kokstad to Matatieletaxi taxi
    10h 58m
    R 3,499–9,405

  4. Fly to Maseru, drive

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Maseru (MSU)plane plane RCB - MSU
    2. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Matatielecar car
    8h 6m
    R 4,439–11,955

  5. Fly to Mthatha Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane RCB - UTT
    2. Take the bus from Mthatha to Mount Frerebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mount Frere to Matatieletaxi taxi
    10h 37m
    R 4,749–12,475

Richards Bay (RCB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Richards Bay to Matatiele. However, you can take the bus to Durban, walk to Durban Bus Stn, take the bus to Burger St, take the bus to Kokstad, then take the taxi to Matatiele. Alternatively, you can drive from Richards Bay to Matatiele in around 6h 8m.

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