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

today

$22

tomorrow

$23

Saturday

$22

Sunday

$24

Monday

$21

Tuesday

$21

Wednesday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	5:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	7:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Basic	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	2h 50m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Citiliner	2h 35m	7:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	2h 50m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Citiliner	2h 35m	7:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Intercape	3h 15m	5:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	7:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	5:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	2h 50m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$293	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $293 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Citiliner	2h 35m	7:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$293	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $293 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	5:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Basic	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	2h 50m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Citiliner	2h 35m	7:30 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Citiliner goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	5:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Basic	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	2h 50m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Citiliner	2h 35m	7:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Intercape	3h 15m	7:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	5:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	2h 50m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Citiliner	2h 35m	7:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 15m	7:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	5:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 15m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Citiliner	2h 50m	7:15 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$293	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $293 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Citiliner	2h 35m	7:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	10:05 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$293	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $293 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Durban to Richards Bay is $21 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Durban and Richards Bay

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Durban to Richards Bay. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Durban and Richards Bay.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 61 buses from Durban to Richards Bay, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Durban and Richards Bay, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Durban to Richards Bay

Compare all providers like Intercape and Citiliner that travel 11 times every day by bus from Durban to Richards Bay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Durban to Richards Bay starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	96.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Citiliner

Cheapest bus connections from Durban to Richards Bay

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Durban for Richards Bay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$22

Friday 12/05

$23

Saturday 12/06

$22

Sunday 12/07

$23

Monday 12/08

$21

Tuesday 12/09

$21

Wednesday 12/10

$22

Thursday 12/11

$22

Friday 12/12

$24

Saturday 12/13

$24

Sunday 12/14

$22

Monday 12/15

$27

Tuesday 12/16

$22

Wednesday 12/17

$23

Thursday 12/18

$30

Friday 12/19

$22

Saturday 12/20

$25

Sunday 12/21

$22

Monday 12/22

$25

Tuesday 12/23

$26

Wednesday 12/24

$23

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$23

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Richards Bay

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

With a price starting from $21, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Durban to Richards Bay. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Richards Bay, with $21. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Durban to Richards Bay

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 Durban to Richards Bay 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 Durban to Richards Bay, 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 buses from Durban to Richards Bay are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Durban to Richards Bay

These are the most booked bus companies between Durban to Richards Bay from our users.

Intercape from Durban to Richards Bay

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Durban to Richards Bay:

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Last Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Durban and Richards Bay

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Durban and Richards Bay.

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Gateway

Pavallian Hotel

ICC

Bram Fischer Rd 45

Bus Station

Premium Promenade

Bus Stop

Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary

Service and Comfort on the bus from Durban to Richards Bay

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

FAQs about the Durban to Richards Bay bus

How much does a Durban Richards Bay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 3h 15m to reach Richards Bay. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $300. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Richards Bay.

On average, how many connections are available from Durban to Richards Bay each day?

Every day, the Durban to Richards Bay bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Durban to Richards Bay is offered by Citiliner and takes 2h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Richards Bay from Durban starts at 6:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Durban for Richards Bay starts at 5:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Durban Richards Bay route?

When traveling by bus from Durban to Richards Bay, passengers can travel with Intercape and Citiliner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Richards Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban and Richards Bay 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 and Citiliner.

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

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

What equipment is available for the Durban Richards Bay 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 traveling 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 Durban to Richards Bay on your planned travel date.

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

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 Durban and to Richards Bay

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