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

The cheapest way to get from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 1 000 - R 1 600 and takes 29h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs R 1 700 - R 3 300.

Is there a direct bus between Stellenbosch and Richards Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Paarl and arriving at Richards Bay via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 4m.

How far is it from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay?

The distance between Stellenbosch and Richards Bay is 1448 km. The road distance is 1697.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 29h 4m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay, including transfers.

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

Stellenbosch to Richards Bay bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Paarl station.

Bus or fly from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay?

The best way to get from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs R 1 700 - R 3 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 000 - R 1 600 and takes 29h 4m.

Where does the Stellenbosch to Richards Bay bus arrive?

Stellenbosch to Richards Bay bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Durban station.

Can I drive from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Stellenbosch to Richards Bay is 1698 km. It takes approximately 19h 12m to drive from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay.

Where can I stay near Richards Bay?

There are 198+ hotels available in Richards Bay.

Stellenbosch to Richards Bay - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay by plane, bus, car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane CPT - RCB
5h 15m
R 1,695–3,277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paarl to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
29h 4m
R 1,034–1,560
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stellenbosch to Worcestercar
2. Take the cartrain from Worcester to Klerksdorpcartrain
3. Drive from Klerksdorp to Richards Baycar
39h 8m
R 2,177–3,420
Drive 1,697.6 km
1. Drive from Stellenbosch to Richards Baycar 1,697.6 km
19h 12m
R 3,943–5,695

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

R 1,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,447.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

South African Airways, CemAir, and three other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stellenbosch to Richards Bay via Paarl, Durban, and Richards Bay in around 29h 4m.

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