There are 3 ways to get from Welkom to Richards Bay by car, bus, plane, or taxi
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Drive 656.2 km
best- Drive from Welkom to Richards Baycar 656.2 km
9h 21mR 1,484–2,143Bus, fly to Richards Bay
- Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane BFN - RCB
6h 14mR 3,007–8,537Bus, fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane BFN - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richards Baytaxi
5h 59mR 2,922–5,327
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welkom to Richards Bay is to drive which costs R 1 400 - R 2 200 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Welkom to Richards Bay is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs R 2 900 - R 5 500.
The distance between Welkom and Richards Bay is 656 km. The road distance is 656.2 km.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive 656.2 km from Welkom to Richards Bay.
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 178+ hotels available in Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Welkom, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?
You can drive from Welkom to Richards Bay in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–8,000
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–6,000
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–5,500
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–6,000
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,300
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Welkom to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Welkom to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–1,300
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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