There are 4 ways to get from Botswana to Windhoek by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gaborone to Windhoekbus
19h 41m$70–85Drive 1,088.2 km
- Drive from Gaborone to Windhoekcar 1,088.2 km
12h 38m$127–183Fly from Maun Airport
- Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane MUB - WDH
2d$335–598Fly from Gaborone
- Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane GBE - WDH
5h 59m$302–601
Maun Airport (MUB) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Windhoek is to bus which costs $70 - $85 and takes 19h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Botswana to Windhoek is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $300 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Windhoek. However, there are services departing from New Lobatse Rd and arriving at Windhoek via Gaborone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.
The distance between Botswana and Windhoek is 1096 km. The road distance is 1088.2 km.
The best way to get from Botswana to Windhoek without a car is to bus which takes 19h 41m and costs $70 - $85.
It takes approximately 19h 41m to get from Botswana to Windhoek, including transfers.
Botswana to Windhoek bus services, operated by Mushima Tours and Transfers, depart from Gaborone station.
The best way to get from Botswana to Windhoek is to bus which takes 19h 41m and costs $70 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.
Botswana to Windhoek bus services, operated by Mushima Tours and Transfers, arrive at Windhoek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Windhoek is 1088 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Botswana to Windhoek.
What companies run services between Botswana and Windhoek, Namibia?
Mushima Tours and Transfers operates a bus from Gaborone to Windhoek once a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 18h 37m. Alternatively, Airlink and Westair fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) 6 times a week.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maun Airport to Windhoek International Airport via Mpacha
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Gaborone to Windhoek International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Gaborone to Windhoek International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Gaborone to Windhoek International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Phone
- +264 81 447 7230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mushima Tours
Bus from Gaborone to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Mushima Tours
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