There are 3 ways to get from Maputo to Richards Bay by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane MPM - RCB
4h 51mR 4,856–13,667Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
9h 36mR 597–1,625Drive 383.4 km
- Drive from Maputo to Richards Baycar 383.4 km
6h 1mR 883–1,275
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Richards Bay is to drive which costs R 850 - R 1 300 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs R 4 800 - R 14 000.
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 36m.
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 36m and costs R 550 - R 1 700.
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 4 800 - R 14 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 700 and takes 9h 36m.
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 1m to drive from Maputo to Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Richards Bay, South Africa?
Airlink, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, and CemAir fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Richards Bay via Durban and Richards Bay in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,300–13,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 5,500–11,000
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 390–1,300
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 1,100–1,300
- Flexi
- R 1,000–1,300
- Saver
- R 950–1,300
Bus from Durban to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–250
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 140–250
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