There are 4 ways to get from Maputo to Richards Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Richards Bay
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB)MPM - RCB
4h 51mR 5,252–15,661Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Bay
9h 45mR 867–1,900Drive 383.4 km
- Drive from Maputo to Richards Bay383.4 km
6hR 892–1,288Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)MPM - DUR
- Take the bus from Ballito to Richards Bay
4h 30mR 4,427–6,281
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Richards Bay is to drive which costs R 850 - R 1 300 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Richards Bay is to fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs R 4 400 - R 6 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Richards Bay via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Maputo and Richards Bay is 334 km. The road distance is 383.4 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs R 850 - R 1 900.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Maputo to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Maputo to Richards Bay bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs R 5 000 - R 16 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 900 and takes 9h 45m.
Maputo to Richards Bay bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Richards Bay is 383 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Maputo to Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Richards Bay, South Africa?
Airlink and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Richards Bay via Durban in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,700–15,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–4,400
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,700–15,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–11,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–4,400
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 390–1,300
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
- Full Flexi
- R 1,100–1,300
- Flexi
- R 1,000–1,300
- Saver
- R 950–1,300
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Durban to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Ballito to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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