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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Cheapest | |||||
| Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Fastest | |||||
| Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$29 - US$96 | Average Duration11h 15m | 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | FastestMost eco-friendly | ||
Shuttle | Average PriceUS$27 - US$96 | Average Duration13h 5m | 15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Cheapest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richards Bay to JohannesburgAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Richards Bay to Johannesburg: Trip Overview
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Passengers generally appreciated the friendly and professional demeanor of the drivers, as well as the timely arrivals and overall comfort during their trips. Many highlighted a safe travel experience with clean buses. However, several reviews pointed out issues with bathroom cleanliness and functionality, along with non-operational WiFi services being common concerns among travelers.
Intercape Mainliner Richards Bay Johannesburg recent customer reviews
Keeps time but they must put heaters on not fan when it's at night because our body differs
Kgomotso M.
Driver would stop for an hour without communicating and it’s not like it’s a stop where we can get off no
Yolanda M.
The bus was smelling because of untidy toilet, we couldn't eat, breathe or use that toilet, we had to exchange busses and that delayed us because we ware rushing to other places like work. SO PLEASE NEXT TIME CLEAN THE BUS TOILETS.
Simphiwe H.
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What is the distance between Richards Bay and Johannesburg?
Richards Bay and Johannesburg are 488 km (303 miles) apart.
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The cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Johannesburg was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richards Bay to Johannesburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Richards Bay to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2025-09-22.
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