How far is Johannesburg from Richards Bay by coach?

The journey from Richards Bay to Johannesburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 303 miles (488 km).

What is the best way to go from Richards Bay to Johannesburg without flying?

To travel from Richards Bay to Johannesburg without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Richards Bay to Johannesburg from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30	Premium Promenade - Caltex Kzn Motors	10h 55m	21:25	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	13h	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Richards Bay to Johannesburg on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30	Premium Promenade - Caltex Kzn Motors	10h 55m	21:25	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	19:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	11h 15m	06:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among 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 £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 15mAverage duration

302 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£20 - £231	Average duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£23 - £47	Average duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,023 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Passengers have praised the bus service for its punctuality, friendly and professional drivers, as well as comfortable seating. The cleanliness of buses has also been positively noted by many users. However, some reviews mention issues with non-functioning WiFi and charging ports, along with concerns about bathroom cleanliness on certain trips.

Intercape Mainliner Richards Bay Johannesburg recent customer reviews

I loved the comfort and that it has the charging pot but the bus has the problem but it was fixed in about an hour so we waited a bit.but everything was fine

Nonjabulo A.

14 October 2025

The bus was supposed to arrive at park station at 05:00 but arrived at 07:30. This can’t be a delay. It seems more like a straight up lie on arrival time.

Sobethu B.

13 October 2025

Keeps time but they must put heaters on not fan when it's at night because our body differs

Kgomotso M.

5 August 2025

Citiliner

3.5/51,930 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

How far is Johannesburg from Richards Bay by coach?
The journey from Richards Bay to Johannesburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 303 miles (488 km).
What is the best way to go from Richards Bay to Johannesburg without flying?
To travel from Richards Bay to Johannesburg without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£20

25/11

£28

Today

£29

27/11

£31

28/11

£23

29/11

£19

30/11

£23

01/12

£27

The cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Johannesburg was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

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 Johannesburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £37 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 £19, which is on 2025-11-29.