There are 5 ways to get from Welkom to Richards Bay by car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Welkom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane JNB - RCB
4h 23mR 2,324–4,233Bus via Welkom
cheapest- Take the bus from Welkom to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
17h 16mR 552–960Bus
- Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
16h 33mR 555–1,012Drive 656.2 km
- Drive from Welkom to Richards Baycar 656.2 km
9h 21mR 1,510–2,181Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane BFN - RCB
6h 14mR 3,382–5,357
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welkom to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 550 - R 1 100 and takes 16h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Welkom to Richards Bay is to drive and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs R 2 300 - R 4 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Welkom to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Biuten St and arriving at Richards Bay via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
The distance between Welkom and Richards Bay is 768 km. The road distance is 656.2 km.
The best way to get from Welkom to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 16h 33m and costs R 550 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Welkom to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Welkom to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Biuten St station.
Welkom to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welkom to Richards Bay is 656 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Welkom to Richards Bay.
There are 194+ hotels available in Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Welkom, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Biuten St to Richards Bay via Johannesburg and Richards Bay in around 16h 33m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,200
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- R 2,700–9,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–4,500
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Biuten St to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 210–290
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Welkom to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 180–210
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Welkom to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–240
- Website
- City to City
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.