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

The cheapest bus tickets from Durban to Richards Bay start from $18. The average price for this route is around $21. 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 Durban to Richards Bay?

The average bus trip duration from Durban to Richards Bay is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 98 miles (158 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Durban to Richards Bay route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress , Intercape , Citiliner .

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

The earliest bus departs from Durban to Richards Bay at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15am.

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

A bus trip from Durban to Richards Bay generates an estimated 4 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 Durban 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 2055 reviews.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Durban to Richards Bay from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durban to Richards Bay on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	2h 5m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban (Beachfront)	2h 20m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Richards Bay on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	2h 5m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban (Beachfront)	2h 20m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Richards Bay on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	2h 5m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban (Beachfront)	2h 20m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Richards Bay on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	2h 5m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban (Beachfront)	2h 20m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Richards Bay on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	2h 5m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban (Beachfront)	2h 20m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Richards Bay on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	2h 5m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban (Beachfront)	2h 20m	9:20am	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	3h 15m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durban to Richards Bay

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richards Bay. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $43	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$27 - $43	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511,831 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.

Intercape

3.5/545,386 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

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

Friday evening bus is ALWAYS delayed, arrive 2 hours late, the call Centre give wrong update about the bus on route causing unnecessary stress.

Tristan D.

October 13, 2025

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.

September 6, 2025

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.

November 14, 2024

Citiliner

3.5/52,075 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Durban 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 Durban to Richards Bay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Durban to Richards Bay start from $18. The average price for this route is around $21. 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 Durban to Richards Bay?
The average bus trip duration from Durban to Richards Bay is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 98 miles (158 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Durban to Richards Bay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durban to Richards Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Durban to Richards Bay at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Richards Bay?
A bus trip from Durban to Richards Bay generates an estimated 4 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 Durban 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 2055 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban 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 Durban to Richards Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Richards Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01/05

$18

01/06

$16

Today

$19

01/08

$16

01/09

$24

01/10

$21

01/11

$19

01/12

$16

The cheapest trip from Durban to Richards Bay was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $16

To 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 $16 to $44 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 $16 which is on 2026-01-12.

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.