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

The cheapest bus tickets from Midrand to Richards Bay start from $20. The average price for this route is around $32. 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 Midrand to Richards Bay?

The average bus trip duration from Midrand to Richards Bay is 12h, covering a distance of 307 miles (495 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 10m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Midrand to Richards Bay route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Citiliner .

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

The earliest bus departs from Midrand to Richards Bay at 6:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Midrand to Richards Bay generates an estimated 12 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 Midrand to Richards Bay?

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 2119 reviews.

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

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 Midrand to Richards Bay?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Midrand to Richards Bay from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Midrand to Richards Bay on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	12h	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	12h	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	13h 45m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Midrand to Richards Bay on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Big Bird Engen N1 South	11h 10m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	11h 20m	7:50am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	12h	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	11h 20m	7:50am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	12h	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Midrand to Richards Bay on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Big Bird Engen N1 South	11h 10m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	13h 45m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	13h 45m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	13h 45m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	12h	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:14 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Midrand to Richards Bay

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Richards Bay. The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12hAverage Duration

307 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $62	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$31 - $44	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the friendly and helpful staff, who are well-informed about their roles. The journey was described as warm and pleasant, especially during winter nights. However, some noted that trips can be lengthy with limited stops along the way due to unforeseen circumstances like accidents ahead on the route.

Intercape Mainliner Midrand Richards Bay recent customer reviews

This was a horrible experience. The Bus ended up being 2 hours late and we were moved from Midrand to Parkstation to wait for a bus that still made a stop at Midrand.

Zipho B.

October 4, 2025

The ticket doesn't specify which bus station to be at, whether Midrand big bird engine garage North or South. How difficult is it to put that on a ticket?

Cromwell H.

September 11, 2025

The Richards Bay passengers being taken out of the bus to wait aimlessly in Durban is POOR service and ZERO consideration .

Sinethemba M.

September 2, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 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.

Intercity Xpress Midrand Richards Bay recent customer reviews

Terrible, I’m never using their services ever again🤦🏽‍♂️ we sat with the bus at the depo for over 2hours. Got sick from the driver’s over-use of aircon, even though we were bagging him to atleast tone it down. I enjoyed nothing ❗️

Simphiwe N.

December 17, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/52,119 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Midrand to Richards Bay 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 Midrand to Richards Bay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Midrand to Richards Bay start from $20. The average price for this route is around $32. 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 Midrand to Richards Bay?
The average bus trip duration from Midrand to Richards Bay is 12h, covering a distance of 307 miles (495 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 10m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Midrand to Richards Bay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Midrand to Richards Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Midrand to Richards Bay at 6:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Midrand to Richards Bay?
A bus trip from Midrand to Richards Bay generates an estimated 12 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 Midrand to Richards Bay?
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 2119 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Midrand to Richards Bay?
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 Midrand to Richards Bay?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Midrand to Richards Bay?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

02/02

$25

02/03

$29

Today

$30

02/05

$21

02/06

$22

02/07

$21

02/08

No data

02/09

$18

The cheapest trip from Midrand to Richards Bay was searched and found on Feb 9, 2026 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $39 for a bus ticket from Midrand to Richards Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2026-02-09.

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.