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

today

$23

tomorrow

$20

Sunday

$20

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$17

Thursday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 10m	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/6/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/6/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Intercape	11h 0m	11:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/6/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/7/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Intercape	12h 45m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/6/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/7/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 10m	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/7/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/7/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Intercape	10h 20m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:50 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/7/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/8/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	11h 0m	11:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/7/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/8/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 10m	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/8/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/8/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Intercape	12h 30m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/8/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	11h 0m	11:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/8/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/9/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Intercape	12h 45m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/9/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 10m	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/9/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/9/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Intercape	10h 20m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:50 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/9/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/10/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	11h 0m	11:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/9/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/10/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 10m	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/10/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/10/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Intercape	10h 20m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:50 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/10/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/11/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	11h 0m	11:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/10/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/11/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 10m	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/11/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Intercape	11h 0m	11:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/11/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/12/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Intercape	12h 45m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/11/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/12/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 10m	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/12/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/12/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Intercape	11h 0m	11:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	10:00 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/12/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/13/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	10h 20m	9:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:50 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Basic	$25	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/12/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/13/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	12h 30m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 2/12/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 2/12/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is $17 on 2/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Richards Bay

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Johannesburg to Richards Bay. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Richards Bay.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 42 buses from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Richards Bay, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 8 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Richards Bay starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	302.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Richards Bay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

$23

Saturday 02/07

$20

Sunday 02/08

$18

Monday 02/09

$17

Tuesday 02/10

$17

Wednesday 02/11

$17

Thursday 02/12

$17

Friday 02/13

$20

Saturday 02/14

$17

Sunday 02/15

$20

Monday 02/16

$17

Tuesday 02/17

$17

Wednesday 02/18

$17

Thursday 02/19

$17

Friday 02/20

$17

Saturday 02/21

$17

Sunday 02/22

$17

Monday 02/23

$17

Tuesday 02/24

$17

Wednesday 02/25

$17

Thursday 02/26

$17

Friday 02/27

$17

Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

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

With a price starting from $17, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Richards Bay are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

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

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Johannesburg to Richards Bay:

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:50 AM
Last Bus	7:50 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	2/5/2026

Intercape from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	10h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:30 PM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	2/5/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Richards Bay

Phillip Charles , 3/28/2025

My trip was pleasant. Just a space problem as I have had knee replacement surgery and it was a bit uncomfortable as I had nowhere to stretch my legs properly only when we stopped was I able to do that ... My trip was pleasant. Just a space problem as I have had knee replacement surgery and it was a bit uncomfortable as I had nowhere to stretch my legs properly only when we stopped was I able to do that

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Richards Bay

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

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Bus Station

Premium Promenade

Bus Stop

Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Richards Bay bus

How much does a Johannesburg Richards Bay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 10h 10m to reach Richards Bay. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $33. 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 Johannesburg to Richards Bay each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Richards Bay bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 10h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Richards Bay from Johannesburg starts at 7:50 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 Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Richards Bay starts at 11:00 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 Johannesburg Richards Bay route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Richards Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Richards Bay on your planned travel date.

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

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

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