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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $18
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $21
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $28
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $25
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $22
Bus Richards Bay to Durban: Trip Overview

Bus Richards Bay to Durban: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration3h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:45 AM
Distance98 miles (158 km)
Latest bus departure8:00 PM

Richards Bay to Durban Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:45AM - 8:00PM
Minimum Price$16
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration2h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h
Distance98 miles (158 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteIntercape, Greyhound South Africa, VILAMORA
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richards Bay - Durban

The bus is the best choice to get to Durban without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Richards Bay to Durban takes around 3h, but you can get there in as little as 2h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles (155 km) that separate the two cities.

About 96 miles (155 km) separate Richards Bay and Durban.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and VILAMORA. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Richards Bay to Durban may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Richards Bay to Durban a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 6:45 AM and ending at 8:00 PM.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $15.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Richards Bay to Durban is $18. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $15 and $32, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Richards Bay to Durban! The round-trip travel time is around 4h 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit Durban before returning to Richards Bay in the evening.

Once in Durban, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Wilson’s Wharf, Surfing, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Botanic Gardens and Campbell Collections.

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 Richards Bay to Durban 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 Richards Bay to Durban, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richards Bay to Durban will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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