Bus and Coach from Richards Bay to Durban: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richards Bay to Durban

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Richards Bay to Durban from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Citiliner for the next days.

today

£17

tomorrow

£16

Sunday

£13

Monday

£13

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

£17

Thursday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 0m	19:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	22:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercity Xpress	2h 15m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:20	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:05	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	3h 0m	16:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	19:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Richards Bay to Durban via Empangeni, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  2h 25m
  
  Richards Bay
  
  14 km
  
  19:35
  
  Empangeni
  Bus Stop
  
  22:00
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 19:35:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	06:45	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	10:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 06:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:05	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercity Xpress	2h 15m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:20	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Intercape	3h 0m	16:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	19:00	Durban	Bus Station	Basic	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	3h 0m	19:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	22:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	06:45	Richards Bay	Coach Station	10:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 06:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 0m	16:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	19:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	3h 0m	19:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	22:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercity Xpress	2h 15m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:20	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:05	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	06:45	Richards Bay	Coach Station	10:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 06:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 0m	19:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	22:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercity Xpress	2h 15m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:20	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	18:05	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	20:05	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	3h 0m	16:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	19:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	06:45	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	10:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 06:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 0m	16:00	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	19:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	3h 0m	19:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	22:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Citiliner	2h 30m	19:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	21:30	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 0m	16:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	19:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	3h 0m	19:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	22:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	3h 15m	06:45	Richards Bay	Coach Station	10:00	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 06:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Richards Bay to Durban via Empangeni, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  Save more than 6%
  
  2h 25m
  
  Richards Bay
  
  14 km
  
  16:35
  
  Empangeni
  Bus Stop
  
  19:00
  
  Durban
  Bus Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 16:35:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 0m	19:00	Richards Bay	Coach Station	22:00	Durban	Bus Station		Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Richards Bay to Durban is £12 on 17/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richards Bay and Durban

See here how frequent the connections between Richards Bay and Durban are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Richards Bay to Durban. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Richards Bay and Durban.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 35 coaches from Richards Bay to Durban, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Richards Bay and Durban, with 15 offers.

Facts about coaches from Richards Bay to Durban

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Citiliner that travel 9 times every day by bus from Richards Bay to Durban in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richards Bay to Durban starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	16:00
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	154.4 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Citiliner

Cheapest coach connections from Richards Bay to Durban

Every day, 9 buses from 3 coach companies leave Richards Bay for Durban: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£18

Saturday 20/12

£16

Sunday 21/12

£13

Monday 22/12

£13

Tuesday 23/12

£14

Wednesday 24/12

£18

Thursday 25/12

£16

Friday 26/12

£13

Saturday 27/12

£14

Sunday 28/12

£14

Monday 29/12

£20

Tuesday 30/12

£14

Wednesday 31/12

£15

Thursday 01/01

£14

Friday 02/01

£17

Saturday 03/01

£14

Sunday 04/01

£14

Monday 05/01

£19

Tuesday 06/01

£14

Wednesday 07/01

£19

Thursday 08/01

£17

Friday 09/01

£18

Saturday 10/01

£18

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Richards Bay to Durban

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richards Bay to Durban, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Richards Bay to Durban. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richards Bay to Durban, with £13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Richards Bay to Durban

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Richards Bay to Durban in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Richards Bay to Durban, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Richards Bay to Durban are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richards Bay and Durban

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Richards Bay and Durban.

Coach Station

Premium Promenade

Bus Stop

Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Pavallian Hotel

Durban Beach Coach Station

South Beach

North

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richards Bay to Durban

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Richards Bay to Durban? Or which bus companies serve the route Richards Bay to Durban? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Richards Bay to Durban bus

How much does a Richards Bay - Durban coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Richards Bay - Durban bus trip is available from £12 and takes 3h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richards Bay to Durban?

The connection Richards Bay to Durban is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £38. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Richards Bay - Durban route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Richards Bay to Durban is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Durban from Richards Bay take?

The quickest coach from Richards Bay to Durban is provided by Intercity Xpress and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richards Bay to Durban?

The earliest bus to Durban departs from Richards Bay at 16:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Richards Bay to Durban?

The latest bus to Durban departs from Richards Bay at 19:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Richards Bay - Durban route?

Passengers looking to travel from Richards Bay to Durban can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Citiliner. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richards Bay and Durban?

You can check all the direct connections between Richards Bay and Durban by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Citiliner.

What can I take with me on the bus to Durban from Richards Bay?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Richards Bay Durban bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Richards Bay Durban bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Richards Bay to Durban on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Richards Bay to Durban?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richards Bay to Durban

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Richards Bay and to Durban

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Richards Bay and to Durban. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!