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Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Richards Bay from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.
today
from $27
tomorrow
from $27
Friday
from $30
Saturday
from $25
Sunday
from $25
Monday
from $24
Tuesday
from $27

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $35
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $33
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $33
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $34

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $31
  • Intercape
    12h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:30 PM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    11h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Richards Bay

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Richards Bay are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Johannesburg to Richards Bay. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Richards Bay.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 19 buses from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Richards Bay, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 5 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Richards Bay starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus $24
Fastest Bus 11h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 302.9 miles
Bus Companies Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Richards Bay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/02/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/30
Monday 03/31
Tuesday 04/01
Wednesday 04/02
$30
Thursday 04/03
$27
Friday 04/04
$30
Saturday 04/05
$25
Sunday 04/06
$25
Monday 04/07
$24
Tuesday 04/08
$27
Wednesday 04/09
$22
Thursday 04/10
$23
Friday 04/11
$21
Saturday 04/12
$22
Sunday 04/13
$19
Monday 04/14
$19
Tuesday 04/15
$22
Wednesday 04/16
$36
Thursday 04/17
$40
Friday 04/18
$35
Saturday 04/19
$22
Sunday 04/20
$35
Monday 04/21
$37
Tuesday 04/22
$37
Wednesday 04/23
$30
Thursday 04/24
$30
Friday 04/25
$30
Saturday 04/26

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $24, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Johannesburg to Richards Bay in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Johannesburg to Richards Bay are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

These are the most booked bus companies between Johannesburg to Richards Bay from our users.

Intercape from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Johannesburg to Richards Bay:

Cheapest Price $24
Fastest Bus 11h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 4/2/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Richards Bay

Intercape
Phillip Charles , 3/28/2025
My trip was pleasant. Just a space problem as I have had knee replacement surgery and it was a bit uncomfortable as I had nowhere to stretch my legs properly only when we stopped was I able to do that ... My trip was pleasant. Just a space problem as I have had knee replacement surgery and it was a bit uncomfortable as I had nowhere to stretch my legs properly only when we stopped was I able to do that

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Richards Bay

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johannesburg and Richards Bay.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Johannesburg to Richards Bay? Compare all modes of transports from Johannesburg to Richards Bay.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Johannesburg to Richards Bay? Or which bus companies serve the route Johannesburg to Richards Bay? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Richards Bay bus

How much does a Johannesburg Richards Bay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 11h 0m to reach Richards Bay. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $36. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Richards Bay.

On average, how many connections are available from Johannesburg to Richards Bay each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Richards Bay bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Johannesburg to Richards Bay take?

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is offered by Intercape and takes 11h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

The earliest bus arriving in Richards Bay from Johannesburg starts at 8:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Richards Bay starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Johannesburg Richards Bay route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, passengers can travel with Intercape. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Richards Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Richards Bay by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape.

What can I take with me on the Johannesburg to Richards Bay bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Johannesburg Richards Bay bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Johannesburg Richards Bay bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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