There are 3 ways to get from Midrand to Richards Bay by plane, bus, or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Midrand to Richards Bay is to bus which costs R 320 - R 750 and takes 13h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Midrand to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs R 2 200 - R 4 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Midrand to Richards Bay. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Richards Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Midrand and Richards Bay is 515 km. The road distance is 614.9 km.
The best way to get from Midrand to Richards Bay without a car is to bus which takes 13h 58m and costs R 320 - R 750.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Midrand to Richards Bay, including transfers.
Midrand to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Midrand to Richards Bay is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs R 2 200 - R 4 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 320 - R 750 and takes 13h 58m.
Midrand to Richards Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Richards Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midrand to Richards Bay is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Midrand to Richards Bay.
What companies run services between Midrand, South Africa and Richards Bay, 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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