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TodayMay 24
from $43
TomorrowMay 25
MonMay 26
from $24
TueMay 27
from $26
WedMay 28
from $26
ThuMay 29
from $26
FriMay 30
SatMay 31

Cheap buses leaving Monday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Richards Bay
    Destination location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Richards Bay
    Destination location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Richards Bay
    Destination location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Richards Bay
    Destination location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pretoria to Richards Bay.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $48Average Duration12h 30m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$29 - $43Average Duration14h 15m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from Pretoria to Richards Bay

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Richards Bay. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day
14h 15mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Pretoria to Richards Bay: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31
Average bus trip duration12h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:30pm
Distance315 miles (507 km)

Pretoria to Richards Bay Bus

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

Best price found
05/22
$21
05/23
$41
Today
$41
05/25
$22
05/26
$22
05/27
$23
05/28
$23
05/29
$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pretoria to Richards Bay was searched and found on May 22, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $45 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Richards Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-05-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pretoria to Richards Bay, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Pretoria to Richards Bay that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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