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

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Mbombela is to bus which costs R 600 - R 1 200 and takes 18h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Mbombela is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs R 3 600 - R 7 500.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Mbombela?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Mbombela. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Nelspruit via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Mbombela?

The distance between Richards Bay and Mbombela is 425 km. The road distance is 505.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Mbombela without a car is to bus which takes 18h 2m and costs R 600 - R 1 200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Richards Bay to Mbombela, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Mbombela?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Mbombela is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs R 3 600 - R 7 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 600 - R 1 200 and takes 18h 2m.

Where does the Richards Bay to Mbombela bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Mbombela?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Mbombela is 505 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Richards Bay to Mbombela.

Where can I stay near Mbombela?

There are 480+ hotels available in Mbombela.

Richards Bay to Mbombela - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Richards Bay to Mbombela by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane RCB - MQP
3h 44m
R 3,599–7,485
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus
18h 2m
R 621–1,182
Drive 505.3 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Mbombelacar 505.3 km
7h 39m
R 1,163–1,680
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Nelspruitshuttle
15h 18m
R 957–1,328
Bus via Pretoria
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Nelspruitbus
19h 49m
R 681–1,522

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

8Weekly Planes

3h 42mAverage Duration

R 3,263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Airlink flies from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richards Bay to Nelspruit via Richards Bay and Johannesburg in around 18h 2m.

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