What is the cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls?

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $320 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Victoria Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Livingstone via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 31m.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls?

The distance between Richards Bay and Victoria Falls is 1381 km. The road distance is 1734.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richards Bay to Victoria Falls bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $200 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Livingstone, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 28h 31m.

Where does the Richards Bay to Victoria Falls bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Victoria Falls is 1735 km. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls.

Where can I stay near Victoria Falls?

There are 250+ hotels available in Victoria Falls.

Richards Bay to Victoria Falls - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls by plane, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Victoria Falls Airport
best
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane RCB - VFA
5h 3m
$206–487
Bus via Livingstone
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Livingstonebus
28h 31m
$69–123
Drive 1,734.9 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Victoria Fallscar 1,734.9 km
20h 41m
$317–458
Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane RCB - LVI
4h 54m
$328–912
Bus
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Victoria Fallsbus
2d 3h
$77–124
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Pietermaritzburg to Standertoncartrain
3. Drive from Standerton to Victoria Fallscar
31h 58m
$303–449

Richards Bay (RCB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) flights

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4h 28mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,381.4 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe?

Airlink and Fastjet fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richards Bay to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, and Livingstone in around 28h 31m.

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