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

The cheapest way to get from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 1 900 - R 3 000 and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 14h 48m and costs R 5 500 - R 17 000.

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

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

How far is it from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay?

The distance between Walvis Bay and Richards Bay is 1886 km. The road distance is 2261.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay without a car is to shuttle and bus via Upington which takes 2 days 0h and costs R 2 100 - R 3 100.

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

It takes approximately 14h 48m to get from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay, including transfers.

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

Walvis Bay to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Namib Contract Haulage, depart from Walvis Bay station.

Bus or fly from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay?

The best way to get from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 14h 48m and costs R 5 500 - R 17 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 900 - R 3 000 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Walvis Bay to Richards Bay bus arrive?

Walvis Bay to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Namib Contract Haulage, arrive at Omuthiya station.

Can I drive from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Walvis Bay to Richards Bay is 2261 km. It takes approximately 26h 13m to drive from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay.

Where can I stay near Richards Bay?

There are 184+ hotels available in Richards Bay.

Walvis Bay to Richards Bay - 5 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane WVB - RCB
14h 48m
R 5,872–16,449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Walvis Bay to Omuthiyabus
2. Take the bus from Omuthiya to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Upingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Lutz St to Jeff Taylor Crescentbus
5. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
2d 9h
R 1,930–2,989
Shuttle, bus via Upington
1. Take a shuttle bus from Swakopmund to Windhoekshuttle
2. Take the bus from Windhoek to Upingtonbus
3. Take the bus from Lutz St to Jeff Taylor Crescentbus
4. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
2d
R 2,105–3,065
Drive 2,261.4 km
1. Drive from Walvis Bay to Richards Baycar 2,261.4 km
26h 13m
R 5,125–7,403
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Swakopmund to Windhoekshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Johannesburgshuttle
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
36h 41m
R 3,395–3,875

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

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16h 2mAverage Duration

R 5,804Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,885.6 km
Duration: 14h 48m

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

Airlink flies from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Richards Bay (RCB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay via Omuthiya, Windhoek, Windhoek, Lutz St, and Durban in around 2d 9h.

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