What is the cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred?

The cheapest way to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred is to bus and taxi which costs R 1 900 - R 2 700 and takes 22h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred?

The fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 18m and costs R 2 300 - R 4 700.

How far is it from Richards Bay to Port Alfred?

The distance between Richards Bay and Port Alfred is 769 km. The road distance is 939.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred without a car is to bus and taxi via Mthatha which takes 21h 29m and costs R 2 600 - R 3 400.

How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred, including transfers.

Can I drive from Richards Bay to Port Alfred?

Yes, the driving distance between Richards Bay to Port Alfred is 940 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Richards Bay to Port Alfred.

Where can I stay near Port Alfred?

There are 148+ hotels available in Port Alfred.

Richards Bay to Port Alfred - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred by plane, taxi, 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 Richards Bay to East London, taxi
best
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to East London (ELS)plane RCB - ELS
2. Take the taxi from East London (ELS) to Port Alfredtaxi
5h 24m
R 2,139–5,005
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban to Port Elizabethbus
3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
4. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
22h 44m
R 1,912–2,614
Bus, taxi via Mthatha
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus
3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
4. Take the bus from Mthatha to Komanibus
5. Take the bus from Queenstown to Grahamstownbus
6. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
21h 29m
R 2,652–3,354
Drive 939.7 km
1. Drive from Richards Bay to Port Alfredcar 939.7 km
12h 15m
R 2,095–3,026
Bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly to East London, taxi
1. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Ballitobus
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to East London (ELS)plane DUR - ELS
3. Take the taxi from East London (ELS) to Port Alfredtaxi
5h 18m
R 2,364–4,705
Fly Richards Bay to Port Elizabeth, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane RCB - PLZ
2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
10h 56m
R 3,409–5,915

Richards Bay (RCB) to East London (ELS) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

R 1,264Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richards Bay to Port Alfred.

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Distance: 769.2 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Port Alfred, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Richards Bay to Port Alfred. However, you can take the taxi to Richards Bay (RCB) airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to Port Alfred. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Durban, take the bus to Port Shepstone, walk to Umzikhulu, take the bus to Mthatha, take the bus to Komani, walk to Queenstown, take the bus to Grahamstown, then take the taxi to Port Alfred.

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