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How to get fromDurban to Swakopmundby plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Swakopmund by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane DUR - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $357–924

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    38h 35m
    $153–211

  3. Drive 2,250.2 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Swakopmundcar car 2,250.2 km
    26h 14m
    $314–454

  4. Taxi to Richards Bay, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane RCB - WVB
    3. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $401–900

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane PZB - WVB
    3. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    $381–988

  6. Bus, shuttle via Pietermaritzburg

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    38h 45m
    $157–228

  7. Bus, shuttle via Durban

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    38h 46m
    $159–211

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,875.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Durban to Swakopmund. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Swakopmund via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Swakopmund in around 38h 35m.

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