There are 6 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay by plane, bus, shuttle, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport
best- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane BFN - WVB
5h 5m$383–1,028Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Omuthiyabus
- Take the bus from Omuthiya to Walvis Baybus
46h 48m$146–195Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmund
37h 39m$158–200Drive 1,706.6 km
- Drive from Bloemfontein to Walvis Baycar 1,706.6 km
18h 59m$239–344Taxi to Kimberley, fly
- Take the taxi from Bloemfontein to Kimberley (KIM)taxi
- Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane KIM - WVB
6h 28m$394–924Drive to Maseru, fly
- Drive from Bloemfontein to Maseru (MSU)car
- Fly from Maseru (MSU) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane MSU - WVB
7h 24m$298–752
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay is to bus which costs $140 - $200 and takes 46h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $380 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Walvis Bay via Johannesburg, Windhoek and Omuthiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 48m.
The distance between Bloemfontein and Walvis Bay is 1375 km. The road distance is 1706.6 km.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 37h 39m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay, including transfers.
Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Bloemfontein station.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $380 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 46h 48m.
Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay is 1707 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay.
What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Walvis Bay, Namibia?
Airlink and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Walvis Bay via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Omuthiya in around 46h 48m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Walvis Bay Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
Flights from Kimberley to Walvis Bay Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Kimberley to Walvis Bay Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–800
Flights from Maseru to Walvis Bay Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $20–22
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $20–22
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