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How to get fromCape Town to Swakopmundby plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Swakopmund by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane CPT - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    $242–328

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    28h 14m
    $111–127

  3. Drive 1,652.1 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Swakopmundcar car 1,652.1 km
    17h 10m
    $231–333

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cape Town to Swakopmund.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,347.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Swakopmund, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Swakopmund. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town to Swakopmund via Windhoek, Windhoek, and Swakopmund in around 28h 14m.

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