Bus from Pretoria to Richards Bay: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 8
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 9
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Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 10
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Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 11
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Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 12
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Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn
CheapestFastest
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 13
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Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 14
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Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn
CheapestFastest
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 15
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Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn
CheapestFastest
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade
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Compare 2 ways to go from Pretoria 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 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Many users appreciated the friendly and professional demeanor of the drivers, contributing to a positive travel experience. The buses were generally clean, with comfortable seating noted by several passengers. However, there were consistent mentions about non-functional charging ports across multiple reviews. Despite some delays and minor issues like limited legroom or broken seats in certain cases, travelers largely enjoyed their journeys overall.
Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Richards Bay recent customer reviews
I gave it a 5star because of the way the drivers conducted themselves through out the journey, but for the bus its self i give it 3star. 1. I didn't enjoy the repetition of old movies(joh enough with the dinosaurs and whales), 2. Due to the distance traveled from pretoria to richardsbay please consider a sleepliner for comfortable travel.
5 out of 5 stars
Thabisile M.
The trip was ok. But the bus aircon was cold 🥶 the whole trip, I told the driver he said the aircon was not working. I'm already catching flue.
2 out of 5 stars
Mxolisi M.
The bus stucked and we have to wait for another bus to come n fetch us, it took 2/3 hours to come I missed my interview on Thursday
Based on 11845 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $28
Based on 2077 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at $35
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Richards Bay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Richards Bay start from $28. The average price for this route is around $53. 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 Pretoria to Richards Bay?
The average bus travel time from Pretoria to Richards Bay is 12h 30m, covering a distance of 507 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 45m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Richards Bay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pretoria to Richards Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Richards Bay at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Richards Bay?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Richards Bay generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Richards Bay?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pretoria to Richards Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Pretoria 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
01-06
$32
01-07
$37
Today
$46
01-09
$30
01-10
$34
01-11
$34
01-12
$31
01-13
$25
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Richards Bay was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $25
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Richards Bay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $85 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Richards Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-01-13.
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.
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Richards Bay was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $25
