There are 3 ways to get from Midrand to Empangeni by plane, bus, or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Midrand to Empangeni is to bus which costs R 460 - R 900 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Midrand to Empangeni is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs R 2 200 - R 4 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Midrand to Empangeni. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Richards Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Midrand and Empangeni is 526 km. The road distance is 597.6 km.
The best way to get from Midrand to Empangeni without a car is to bus which takes 14h 14m and costs R 460 - R 900.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Midrand to Empangeni, including transfers.
Midrand to Empangeni bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Midrand to Empangeni is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs R 2 200 - R 4 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 460 - R 900 and takes 14h 14m.
Midrand to Empangeni bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Richards Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midrand to Empangeni is 598 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Midrand to Empangeni.
What companies run services between Midrand, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay 3 times a day. Tickets cost R 280–650 and the journey takes 12h 39m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,200
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
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