What is the cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay is to train and bus and shuttle which costs $110 - $200 and takes 46h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay?

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 8h and costs $430 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and Walvis Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay. However, there are services departing from Inter-City Bus Terminus and arriving at Walvis Bay via Gaborone, Gaborone, Windhoek and Omuthiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 4m.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay?

The distance between Bulawayo and Walvis Bay is 1520 km. The road distance is 1722.7 km.

How do I travel from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay without a car is to bus and shuttle via Gaborone which takes 36h 55m and costs $170 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulawayo to Walvis Bay bus from?

Bulawayo to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, depart from Inter-City Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 8h and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $190 and takes 46h 4m.

Where does the Bulawayo to Walvis Bay bus arrive?

Bulawayo to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, arrive at Mbae Mbae Wy station.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Walvis Bay is 1723 km. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay.

Where can I stay near Walvis Bay?

There are 165+ hotels available in Walvis Bay.

Bulawayo to Walvis Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bulawayo to Walvis Bay by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane BUQ - WVB
8h
$435–1,155
Train, bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallstrain
2. Take the bus from Livingstone to Windhoekbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle
46h 49m
$115–197
Bus, shuttle via Gaborone
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Mbae Mbae Wybus
2. Take the bus from Gaborone to Windhoekbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle
36h 55m
$174–189
Drive 1,722.7 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Walvis Baycar 1,722.7 km
19h 45m
$315–455
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Victoria Falls Bus Stn to Soweto Marketbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle
45h 34m
$184–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Mbae Mbae Wybus
2. Take the bus from Gaborone to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Omuthiyabus
4. Take the bus from Omuthiya to Walvis Baybus
46h 4m
$161–184

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

12Weekly Planes

7h 42mAverage Duration

$390Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,519.6 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Walvis Bay, Namibia?

Airlink and Fastjet fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Walvis Bay via Mbae Mbae Wy, Gaborone, Gaborone, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Omuthiya in around 46h 4m.

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