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

The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Richards Bay is to bus via Lusaka which costs R 2 700 - R 3 200 and takes 2 days 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs R 4 300 - R 13 000.

Is there a direct bus between Tanzania and Richards Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Richards Bay via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Tanzania to Richards Bay?

The distance between Tanzania and Richards Bay is 2566 km. The road distance is 3735.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanzania to Richards Bay without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 20h and costs R 2 700 - R 3 200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Tanzania to Richards Bay, including transfers.

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

Tanzania to Richards Bay bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Tanzania to Richards Bay?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs R 4 300 - R 13 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs R 2 700 - R 3 200 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the Tanzania to Richards Bay bus arrive?

Tanzania to Richards Bay bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Intercity Bus Terminus station.

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Richards Bay?

Richards Bay is 1h behind Tanzania. It is currently 4:59 AM in Tanzania and 3:59 AM in Richards Bay.

Can I drive from Tanzania to Richards Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Richards Bay is 3735 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Tanzania to Richards Bay.

Where can I stay near Richards Bay?

There are 187+ hotels available in Richards Bay.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane DAR - RCB
7h 55m
R 4,307–12,254
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
2d 20h
R 2,759–3,133
Drive 3,735.4 km
1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Richards Baycar 3,735.4 km
2d 5h
R 8,554–12,356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
4d 5h
R 3,303–4,780

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

19Weekly Planes

9h 39mAverage Duration

R 4,097Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,566 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

Airlink, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Richards Bay via Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 2d 20h.

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