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Compare 2 ways to go from Cape Town to Richards Bay.

Average Price$64 - $89Average Duration1d 10h
35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$57 - $73Average Duration1d 8h
44kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from Cape Town to Richards Bay

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Richards Bay. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$57Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cape Town to Richards Bay: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance866 miles (1396 km)
Latest bus departure7:00pm

Cape Town to Richards Bay Bus

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cape Town to Richards Bay but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Richards Bay, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cape Town to Richards Bay that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cape Town to Richards Bay, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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