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

The cheapest way to get from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 850 - R 1 300 and takes 32h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs R 4 400 - R 11 000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Livingstone and arriving at Richards Bay via Kazungula and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 54m.

How far is it from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay?

The distance between Victoria Falls and Richards Bay is 1375 km. The road distance is 1731.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay without a car is to bus via Bulawayo which takes 36h 13m and costs R 1 200 - R 2 000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay, including transfers.

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

Victoria Falls to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Livingstone station.

Bus or fly from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay?

The best way to get from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs R 4 400 - R 11 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 300 and takes 32h 54m.

Where does the Victoria Falls to Richards Bay bus arrive?

Victoria Falls to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at Kazungula station.

Can I drive from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Victoria Falls to Richards Bay is 1731 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay.

Where can I stay near Richards Bay?

There are 186+ hotels available in Richards Bay.

Victoria Falls to Richards Bay - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay by plane, bus, car, or car train

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Fly from Victoria Falls Airport
best
1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane VFA - RCB
4h 20m
R 4,433–10,139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Kazungulabus
2. Take the bus from Kazungula to Johanneburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
32h 54m
R 882–1,277
Drive 1,731.2 km
1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Richards Baycar 1,731.2 km
20h 32m
R 5,201–7,513
Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane LVI - RCB
4h 34m
R 6,644–18,195
Bus via Bulawayo
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Bulawayobus
2. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
36h 13m
R 1,206–1,986
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
2d 3h
R 1,280–1,993
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Standertoncar
2. Take the cartrain from Standerton to Pietermaritzburgcartrain
3. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Baycar
31h 45m
R 4,992–7,380

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

16Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

R 3,916Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,374.6 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Airlink, Fastjet, and CemAir fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Victoria Falls to Richards Bay via Livingstone, Kazungula, Kazungula, Johanneburg, and Johannesburg in around 32h 54m.

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