Bus Tickets from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

TodayJul 30
from US$25
TomorrowJul 31
from US$29
FriAug 1
from US$34
SatAug 2
from US$28
SunAug 3
from US$26
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
WedAug 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:14 PM SAST.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$48Average Duration11h 15m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$29 - US$48Average Duration13h 5m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
11h 15mAverage Duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richards Bay to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$31
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:00pm
Distance487 km

Richards Bay to Johannesburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richards Bay - Johannesburg

  1. What is the distance between Richards Bay and Johannesburg?

    Richards Bay and Johannesburg are 488 km (303 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-28
US$28
07-29
US$31
Today
US$22
07-31
US$27
08-01
US$32
08-02
US$26
08-03
US$24
08-04
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Johannesburg was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richards Bay to Johannesburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$38 for a bus ticket from Richards Bay to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-08-04.

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