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What is the best way to travel from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Bloemfontein from Richards Bay. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
13h 45m
$49
$49
1
Flight
4h 25m
$115
$158
8

What is the cheapest way to reach Bloemfontein from Richards Bay?

You can get to Bloemfontein with just $49 by taking a Bus from Intercape, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $115
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $122
Thursday
Friday
from $49
Saturday
Sunday
from $145

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • South African Airlink
    10h 50m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $115
  • South African Airlink
    8h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    4:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $160
  • South African Airlink
    6h 45m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $169
  • South African Airlink
    5h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    1:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $175
  • South African Airlink
    4h 25m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    12:45 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $179

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    25h 20m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $122
  • South African Airlink
    20h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    2:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $151
  • South African Airlink
    13h 35m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:25 AM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $158
  • South African Airlink
    13h 30m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:20 AM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $166
  • South African Airlink
    26h 5m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    2:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $197

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    13h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    8:30 PM
    Bloemfontein
    Tourist Centre
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $49

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    5h 50m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    6:15 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $145
  • South African Airlink
    4h 55m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    5:20 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $147
  • South African Airlink
    22h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    4:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $159
  • South African Airlink
    13h 35m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:25 AM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $164
  • South African Airlink
    25h 20m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $169

What are the fastest trips from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein?

You can get to Bloemfontein from Richards Bay in just 4h 25m with a Flight from South African Airlink. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Monday
from 4h 25m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 13h 30m
Thursday
Friday
from 13h 45m
Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 55m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • South African Airlink
    4h 25m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    12:45 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $179
  • South African Airlink
    5h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    1:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $175
  • South African Airlink
    6h 45m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $169
  • South African Airlink
    8h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    4:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $160
  • South African Airlink
    10h 50m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $115

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    13h 30m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:20 AM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $166
  • South African Airlink
    13h 35m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:25 AM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $158
  • South African Airlink
    20h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    2:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $151
  • South African Airlink
    25h 20m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $122
  • South African Airlink
    26h 5m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    2:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $197

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    13h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Richards Bay
    Bus Stop
    8:30 PM
    Bloemfontein
    Tourist Centre
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $49

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    4h 55m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    5:20 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $147
  • South African Airlink
    5h 50m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    6:15 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $145
  • South African Airlink
    13h 35m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:25 AM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $164
  • South African Airlink
    22h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    4:30 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $159
  • South African Airlink
    25h 20m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Richards Bay Airport
    Richards Bay Airport
    7:10 PM
    Bram Fischer Airport
    Bram Fischer Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $169
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein

What are the most popular stations in Richards Bay and Bloemfontein?

In Richards Bay, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary or Bus Station, while in Bloemfontein you will be arriving at Tourist Centre, N1 South or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bloemfontein from Richards Bay? With 4 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Richards Bay and Bloemfontein, you can pay as low as $49 with a Bus from Intercape.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from South African Airlink: you will get to Bloemfontein in just 4h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Richards Bay and Bloemfontein are South African Airlink and Intercape, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Richards Bay and Bloemfontein is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Richards Bay Airport or to Bram Fischer Airport, and look at flights from Richards Bay Airport, and landing at Bram Fischer Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein?

The most popular companies between Richards Bay and Bloemfontein, are South African Airlink and Intercape. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intercape

Airlines: South African Airlink

All you need to know when you travel from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein

How can I reach Bloemfontein from Richards Bay?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Bloemfontein from Richards Bay.

How far is Bloemfontein from Richards Bay?

The distance between Richards Bay and Bloemfontein is 352.9 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Richards Bay and Bloemfontein?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 97 kgs, and a flight 140 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein?

You can get to Bloemfontein with just $49 by taking a Bus from Intercape.

What is the fastest way to get from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bloemfontein in just 4h 25m with a Flight from South African Airlink.

More routes to Richards Bay and to Bloemfontein

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Richards Bay and to Bloemfontein. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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