What is the cheapest way to get from Howick to Richards Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Howick to Richards Bay is to bus via Burger St which costs R 380 - R 900 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howick to Richards Bay?

The fastest way to get from Howick to Richards Bay is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs R 600 - R 900.

Is there a direct bus between Howick and Richards Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Howick to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Pietermaritzburg and arriving at Richards Bay via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Howick to Richards Bay?

The distance between Howick and Richards Bay is 274 km. The road distance is 265.2 km.

How do I travel from Howick to Richards Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Howick to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs R 750 - R 1 100.

How long does it take to get from Howick to Richards Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Howick to Richards Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howick to Richards Bay bus from?

Howick to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Pietermaritzburg station.

Bus or fly from Howick to Richards Bay?

The best way to get from Howick to Richards Bay is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs R 750 - R 1 100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 2 400 - R 7 500 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Howick to Richards Bay bus arrive?

Howick to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Durban station.

Can I drive from Howick to Richards Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Howick to Richards Bay is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Howick to Richards Bay.

Where can I stay near Richards Bay?

There are 187+ hotels available in Richards Bay.

Howick to Richards Bay - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Howick to Richards Bay by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
5h 23m
R 787–1,083
Bus via Burger St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
5h 36m
R 389–877
Drive 265.2 km
1. Drive from Howick to Richards Baycar 265.2 km
2h 50m
R 603–871
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howick to Richards Baytaxi 265.2 km
2h 50m
R 2,000–2,500
Fly
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane PZB - RCB
3h 50m
R 2,409–7,374

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

10Weekly Planes

3h 52mAverage Duration

R 2,187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.8 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Howick to Richards Bay via Pietermaritzburg and Durban in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, Airlink flies from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Richards Bay (RCB) once daily.

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