Next departures for Johannesburg to Richards Bay on November 21
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Johannesburg to Richards Bay on November 22
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Johannesburg to Richards Bay on November 23
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Johannesburg to Richards Bay on November 24
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Johannesburg to Richards Bay on November 25
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Johannesburg to Richards Bay on November 26
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Johannesburg to Richards Bay on November 27
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg 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 11 hours, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting friendly and communicative drivers who ensure a smooth journey. Many appreciated the clean buses, comfortable seating, punctuality, and efficient service with necessary stops. However, some noted issues such as inadequate toilet facilities and occasional discomfort due to temperature or lack of airflow during travel.
Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Richards Bay recent customer reviews
I didn’t enjoy how slow it was , we had to wait for another bus which costs us more time
4 out of 5 stars
Wandile X.
It was great service because when they find out the bus had a problem they called the other one though we waited approximately 1hr 30min for the other one to arrive but we travelled well
5 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Fungai M.
Enjoyed the comfort of my seat not very impressed with toilet they re not flushed property and we want to pee
Based on 1910 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at $36
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Richards Bay by bus
What is the distance between Johannesburg and Richards Bay?
The distance covered from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is 488 km (303 miles).
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Best price found
11-18
$47
11-19
$38
Today
$47
11-21
$68
11-22
$47
11-23
$42
11-24
$49
11-25
$49
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Richards Bay was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $38
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $38 to $68 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Richards Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-23.
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Richards Bay was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $38
