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

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Upington is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 500 and takes 25h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Upington is to bus and fly which takes 9h 7m and costs R 4 900 - R 8 000.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Upington?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Upington. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Lutz St via Jeff Taylor Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Upington?

The distance between Richards Bay and Upington is 1183 km. The road distance is 1286.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Upington without a car is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs R 800 - R 1 500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Richards Bay to Upington, including transfers.

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

Richards Bay to Upington bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Upington?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Upington is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs R 800 - R 1 500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 3 400 - R 9 000 and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Richards Bay to Upington bus arrive?

Richards Bay to Upington bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Upington?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Upington is 1287 km. It takes approximately 17h 5m to drive from Richards Bay to Upington.

Where can I stay near Upington?

There are 63+ hotels available in Upington.

Richards Bay to Upington - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

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

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Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Upington
best
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Upington (UTN)plane DUR - UTN
9h 7m
R 4,981–7,657
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz Stbus
25h 10m
R 801–1,422
Drive 1,286.7 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Upingtoncar 1,286.7 km
17h 5m
R 2,978–4,302
Fly Richards Bay to Upington
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Upington (UTN)plane RCB - UTN
16h 15m
R 3,429–8,660
Bus, bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Upington
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
3. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Upington (UTN)plane PZB - UTN
10h 55m
R 3,846–11,837
Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Sishen, taxi
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sishen (SIS)plane DUR - SIS
3. Take the taxi from Sishen (SIS) to Upingtontaxi
11h 59m
R 6,641–17,502

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Upington (UTN) flights

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5h 8mAverage Duration

R 3,241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,182.6 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Richards Bay to Lutz St via Richards Bay and Jeff Taylor Crescent in around 25h 10m. Alternatively, CemAir and Airlink fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Upington (UTN) twice a week.

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