There are 3 ways to get from oThongathi to Richards Bay by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from oThongathi to Richards Bay is to drive which costs R 330 - R 480 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from oThongathi to Richards Bay is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs R 330 - R 480.
No, there is no direct bus from oThongathi to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Durban Airport and arriving at Richards Bay via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between oThongathi and Richards Bay is 212 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.
The best way to get from oThongathi to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs R 450 - R 650.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from oThongathi to Richards Bay, including transfers.
oThongathi to Richards Bay bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Durban station.
oThongathi to Richards Bay bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Richards Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between oThongathi to Richards Bay is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from oThongathi to Richards Bay.
There are 188+ hotels available in Richards Bay.
What companies run services between oThongathi, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?
InterCape operates a bus from Durban to Richards Bay twice daily. Tickets cost R 140–180 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Eagle Liner also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Durban to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,300
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