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How to get fromRichards Bay to Plettenberg Bayby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Plettenberg Bay by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly to George Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane DUR - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    6h 17m
    R 3,353–6,005

  2. Fly Richards Bay to George Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane RCB - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    7h 36m
    R 1,914–4,295

  3. Drive 1,285.8 km

    1. Drive from Richards Bay to Plettenberg Baycar car 1,285.8 km
    16h 20m
    R 2,904–4,195

  4. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane DUR - PLZ
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    7h 44m
    R 2,888–5,235

  5. Fly Richards Bay to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane RCB - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    11h 48m
    R 3,349–6,825

  6. Taxi to Pietermaritzburg, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane PZB - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    9h 1m
    R 5,784–7,487

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,797Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Richards Bay to Plettenberg Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,206 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Richards Bay to Plettenberg Bay. However, you can take the taxi to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, then take the bus to Plettenburg Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Richards Bay to Plettenberg Bay in around 16h 20m.

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