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Today20 Jun
from US$22
Tomorrow21 Jun
from US$23
Sun22 Jun
from US$21
Mon23 Jun
Tue24 Jun
from US$24
Wed25 Jun
from US$27
Thu26 Jun
from US$21
Fri27 Jun

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Richards Bay
    Departure location: Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: Durban
    Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richards Bay to Durban

Bus
Average priceUS$24 - US$38Average duration3h
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average priceUS$26 - US$26Average duration2h 15m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from Richards Bay to Durban

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

2shuttle per day
2h 15mAverage duration
US$26Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richards Bay to Durban: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$30
Average bus trip duration3h
Number of daily buses1.753846153846154
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance98 miles
Latest bus departure19:00

Richards Bay to Durban Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richards Bay - Durban

  1. What's the distance between Richards Bay and Durban by coach?

    The distance between Richards Bay and Durban by coach is approximately 96 miles (155 km).

  2. How can I get from Richards Bay to Durban without driving?

    You can travel to Durban from Richards Bay by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
18/06
US$19
19/06
US$18
Today
US$20
21/06
US$20
22/06
US$19
23/06
US$19
24/06
US$22
25/06
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Durban was searched and found on 19 Jun 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$36 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 US$19, which is on 2025-06-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richards Bay to Durban, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richards Bay to Durban will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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