There are 4 ways to get from Richards Bay to Ndola by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Ndola (NLA)plane RCB - NLA
6h 11m$325–869Bus
- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from 156 Pritchard St to Central Bus Stnbus
40h 57mDrive 2,322.7 km
- Drive from Richards Bay to Ndolacar 2,322.7 km
29h 42m$341–493Bus via Kitwe
- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johanneburg to Kitwebus
- Take the bus from Kitwe to Ndolabus
42h 34m
Richards Bay (RCB) to Ndola (NLA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Ndola is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 29h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Ndola is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $320 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Ndola. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Central Bus Stn via 156 Pritchard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 57m.
The distance between Richards Bay and Ndola is 1804 km. The road distance is 2322.7 km.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Ndola without a car is to bus which takes 40h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Richards Bay to Ndola, including transfers.
Richards Bay to Ndola bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Richards Bay station.
The best way to get from Richards Bay to Ndola is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $320 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 57m.
Richards Bay to Ndola bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Ndola is 2323 km. It takes approximately 29h 42m to drive from Richards Bay to Ndola.
What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Ndola, Zambia?
Airlink and Proflight Zambia fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Ndola (NLA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richards Bay to Central Bus Stn via Johannesburg and 156 Pritchard St in around 40h 57m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Ndola via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
- 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
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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