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

The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Richards Bay start from $20. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 trip duration from Pretoria to Richards Bay is 12h 30m, covering a distance of 315 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 2103 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 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.

Bus Pretoria to Richards Bay from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	11h 45m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	11h 45m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	11h 45m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	11h 45m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	11h 45m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Richards Bay on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	11h 45m	6:00pm	Richards Bay - Mcdonalds, 6 Promonade, Richards Bay Central, Kzn	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	14h 15m	10:15am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h 30m	10:00am	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:01 PM SAST.

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 the good way to reach Richards Bay. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

315 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $57	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$31 - $51	Average Duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,693 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

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.

Thabisile M.

January 6, 2026

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.

Mxolisi M.

November 17, 2025

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

Nomvuyo N.

July 28, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,988 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.

Citiliner

3.5/52,109 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $20. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 trip duration from Pretoria to Richards Bay is 12h 30m, covering a distance of 315 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 2103 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 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

01/16

$29

01/17

$23

Today

$18

01/19

$20

01/20

$18

01/21

$18

01/22

$18

01/23

$18

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Richards Bay was searched and found on Jan 20, 2026 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $51 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 $18 which is on 2026-01-20.

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.