There are 3 ways to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane RCB - UTT
5h 18mR 3,574–10,215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus
- Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
11h 12mR 861–1,164Drive 577.3 km
- Drive from Richards Bay to Mthathacar 577.3 km
7h 32mR 1,322–1,910
Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 850 - R 1 200 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs R 3 500 - R 11 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Mthatha via Durban Station and Umzikhulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Richards Bay and Mthatha is 478 km. The road distance is 577.3 km.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs R 850 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha, including transfers.
Richards Bay to Mthatha bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs R 3 500 - R 11 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 200 and takes 11h 12m.
Richards Bay to Mthatha bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Mthatha is 577 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Richards Bay to Mthatha.
What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richards Bay to Mthatha via Durban Station, Port Shepstone, and Umzikhulu in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–10,000
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Richards Bay to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
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