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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane JNB - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    3h 26m
    $315–535

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    29h 12m
    $141–163

  3. Drive 1,685.3 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Swakopmundcar car 1,685.3 km
    19h 53m
    $236–340

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,487.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Swakopmund. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Swakopmund via Windhoek, Windhoek, and Swakopmund in around 29h 12m.

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