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

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay is to bus and fly which takes 11h 20m and costs $350 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Walvis Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Walvis Bay via Jeff Taylor Crescent, Upington, Windhoek and Omuthiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay?

The distance between Richards Bay and Walvis Bay is 1885 km. The road distance is 2259.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 2 days 0h and costs $130 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 20h 57m to get from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 20h 57m and costs $340 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Richards Bay to Walvis Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Walvis Bay is 2260 km. It takes approximately 26h 13m to drive from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay.

Where can I stay near Walvis Bay?

There are 160+ hotels available in Walvis Bay.

Richards Bay to Walvis Bay - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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Fly from Richards Bay
best
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane RCB - WVB
20h 57m
$342–927
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz Stbus
3. Take the bus from Upington to Windhoekbus
4. Take the bus from Windhoek to Omuthiyabus
5. Take the bus from Omuthiya to Walvis Baybus
2d 9h
$118–187
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz Stbus
3. Take the bus from Upington to Windhoekbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle
2d
$130–192
Drive 2,259.7 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Walvis Baycar 2,259.7 km
26h 13m
$316–456
Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane DUR - WVB
11h 20m
$353–907
Bus, bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane PZB - WVB
11h 47m
$334–868

Richards Bay (RCB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

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21h 43mAverage Duration

$325Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,885.2 km
Duration: 20h 57m

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

CemAir, Airlink, and South African Airways fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richards Bay to Walvis Bay via Richards Bay, Jeff Taylor Crescent, Upington, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Omuthiya in around 2d 9h.

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