How much is the bus ticket from Richards Bay to Durban?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richards Bay to Durban start from $21. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Richards Bay to Durban?

The average bus trip duration from Richards Bay to Durban is 3h, covering a distance of 98 miles (158 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Richards Bay to Durban route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Citiliner .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Richards Bay to Durban?

The earliest bus departs from Richards Bay to Durban at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richards Bay to Durban?

A bus trip from Richards Bay to Durban generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richards Bay to Durban?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richards Bay to Durban?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Richards Bay to Durban?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richards Bay to Durban?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Richards Bay to Durban from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richards Bay to Durban on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h	8:05pm	Durban (Beachfront)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h 15m	8:20pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richards Bay to Durban on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h 15m	8:20pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h	8:05pm	Durban (Beachfront)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richards Bay to Durban on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h 15m	8:20pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h	8:05pm	Durban (Beachfront)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richards Bay to Durban on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h 15m	8:20pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h	8:05pm	Durban (Beachfront)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richards Bay to Durban on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h 15m	8:20pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h	8:05pm	Durban (Beachfront)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h 15m	10:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richards Bay to Durban on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h 15m	8:20pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	2h	8:05pm	Durban (Beachfront)	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h	7:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h	7:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	3h	7:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:08 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richards Bay to Durban

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Durban. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day

2h 15mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $51	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$26 - $26	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,385 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and cleanliness. The trip provided sufficient legroom and proceeded without any delays. Additionally, there was an appreciated effort from staff to ensure all passengers were accounted for after stopping midway through the journey.

Intercape Mainliner Richards Bay Durban recent customer reviews

Professional staff, aircon. Seats we'll spaced and comfortable .love the big buses. Feels safe.

J M.

December 13, 2025

I paid R430 for a bus ticket, on wed, thinking it was a Mainliner only to be told a day later that I will be transported by a Shuttle bus. To add insult to injury, I was told by one of the passengers that the ticket price was reduced to R195 on Thursday! The Shuttle bus should've been mentioned upfront!

Ashok G.

September 26, 2025

Bus was on time..bus was neat enough leg space and the trip didnt have any delays

Pranesh B.

January 3, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,831 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Citiliner

3.5/52,075 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Richards Bay to Durban by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Richards Bay to Durban?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richards Bay to Durban start from $21. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Richards Bay to Durban?
The average bus trip duration from Richards Bay to Durban is 3h, covering a distance of 98 miles (158 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Richards Bay to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Richards Bay to Durban?
The earliest bus departs from Richards Bay to Durban at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richards Bay to Durban?
A bus trip from Richards Bay to Durban generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richards Bay to Durban?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richards Bay to Durban?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Richards Bay to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richards Bay to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/05

$24

01/06

$21

Today

$23

01/08

$21

01/09

$25

01/10

$26

01/11

$25

01/12

$21

The cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Durban was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 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 Richards Bay to Durban, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $50 for a bus ticket from Richards Bay to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2026-01-12.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.