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How to get fromRichards Bay to Mbabaneby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Piet Retiefbus bus
    2. Drive from Piet Retief to Mbabanecar car
    6h 20m
    $32–43

  2. Drive  370.8 km

    1. Drive from Richards Bay to Mbabanecar car 370.8 km
    4h 58m
    $52–75

  3. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane RCB - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Mbabanecar car
    6h 32m
    $219–446

  4. Fly to Maputo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane RCB - MPM
    2. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbabanecar car
    10h 11m
    $270–746

Richards Bay (RCB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richards Bay to Mbabane.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 433.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Richards Bay to Mbabane. However, you can take the bus to Piet Retief then drive to Mbabane. Alternatively, you can drive from Richards Bay to Mbabane in around 4h 58m.

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