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How to get fromSoweto to Richards Bayby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Soweto to Richards Bay by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Richards Bay

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Soweto to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane JNB - RCB
    2h 8m
    R 2,441–4,403

  2. Drive 612.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Soweto to Richards Baycar car 612.3 km
    6h 52m
    R 1,384–1,999

  3. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Soweto to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JNB - DUR
    3. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    R 2,456–4,593

  4. Taxi to Lanseria International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Soweto to Lanseria-Airport-HLAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane HLA - DUR
    3. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    R 2,497–5,483

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,665Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 536.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Soweto to Richards Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Richards Bay (RCB), then take the taxi to Richards Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Soweto to Richards Bay in around 6h 52m.

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