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

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Maputo is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Maputo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $280 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Maputo?

No, there is no direct bus from Richards Bay to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Maputo via Durban Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Maputo?

The distance between Richards Bay and Maputo is 728 km. The road distance is 384.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Maputo without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Richards Bay to Maputo, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Richards Bay to Maputo?

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Maputo is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $800 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Richards Bay to Maputo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Maputo?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Maputo is 384 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Richards Bay to Maputo.

Where can I stay near Maputo?

There are 133+ hotels available in Maputo.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
9h 16m
$51–115
Drive 384.1 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Maputocar 384.1 km
6h
$54–78
Fly Richards Bay to Maputo International Airport
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane RCB - MPM
7h 12m
$255–796
Fly Richards Bay to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane RCB - MQP
2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
5h 53m
$183–291
Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Maputo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Ballitobus
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane DUR - MPM
4h 51m
$284–382

Richards Bay (RCB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

9Weekly Planes

8h 13mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richards Bay to Maputo.

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Distance: 728.3 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Richards Bay to Maputo via Durban Bus Stn in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, Airlink flies from Richards Bay (RCB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) once daily.

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