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

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There are 6 ways to get from Free State to Richards Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train

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  1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane BFN - RCB
    3h 21m
    R 3,195–4,640

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus bus
    18h 59m
    R 532–1,271

  3. Drive  726.7 km

    1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Richards Baycar car 726.7 km
    9h 44m
    R 1,689–2,439

  4. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly

    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 3,744–5,743

  5. Bus via Bloemfontein

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus bus
    19h 38m
    R 647–1,134

  6. Car train, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Theunissencartrain train 74013
    2. Drive from Theunissen to Richards Baycar car
    10h 28m
    R 1,591–2,296

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Free State, South Africa and Richards Bay, South Africa?

Airlink and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Richards Bay via Johannesburg in around 18h 59m.

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