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How to get fromFree State to Richards Bayby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus or car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Free State to Richards Bay by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or car train

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  1. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Richards Bay

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sasolburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane JNB - RCB
    2h 35m
    R 1,800–4,118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus bus
    17h 20m
    R 752–1,521

  3. Bus via Welkom

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Welkombus bus
    2. Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus bus
    17h 18m
    R 1,177–1,768

  4. Drive 726.7 km

    1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Richards Baycar car 726.7 km
    9h 44m
    R 1,677–2,423

  5. Fly Bram Fischer International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane BFN - DUR
    2. Take the bus from Ballito to Richards Baybus bus
    4h 45m
    R 2,070–5,760

  6. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sasolburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JNB - DUR
    3. Take the bus from Ballito to Richards Baybus bus
    5h 24m
    R 1,625–3,138

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus bus
    17h 59m
    R 867–1,384

  8. Car train, drive

    1. Take the car train from Bloemfontein to Theunissencartrain train 74013
    2. Drive from Theunissen to Richards Baycar car
    10h 28m
    R 1,491–2,296

Free State to Richards Bay by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,177Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Free State, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay via Welkom, Biuten St, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 17h 18m.

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