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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade | Cheapest | |||||
| Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade | Fastest | |||||
| Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$17 - US$59 | Average Duration3h 15m | 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly | ||
Shuttle | Average PriceUS$24 - US$38 | Average Duration3h 15m | 5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Durban to Richards BayAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richards Bay. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Durban to Richards Bay: Trip Overview
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Passengers generally appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the comfortable seating during their journeys. However, some users experienced delays due to breakdowns or cancellations and mentioned issues like unnecessary stops or being transported in cramped shuttle buses instead of mainliners. Despite these concerns, many found their trips pleasant overall.
Intercape Mainliner Durban Richards Bay recent customer reviews
The bus was supposed to leave at 17.30pm and arrive in RichardsBay at 20.30pm , I only arrived in RichardsBay at 22.00pm This is terrible service , I Was at the bus station since 17.00pm.
Hailie R.
The driver took a different and longer route to pick up a passenger from Mount Edgecombe. Should have taken the umhlanga turnoff but instead went all the way to sibiya and then got back on the N2 to mount Edgecombe
Thiru M.
Drivers were good but bus was 1 hour late and it is not the first time this has happened
Paul S.
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How far is Durban from Richards Bay?
The distance covered from Durban to Richards Bay is 155 km (96 miles).
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The cheapest trip from Durban to Richards Bay was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Durban to Richards Bay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Durban to Richards Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18 which is on 2025-10-07.
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