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How to get fromMelbourne to Swakopmundby plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Swakopmund by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane MEL - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    25h 50m
    $764–2,079

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Windhoek International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane plane MEL - WDH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek Airport to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    28h 59m
    $968–1,470

  3. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane MEB - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    39h 38m
    $899–2,364

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration30hAverage Duration
Ticket$716Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,566 km
  • Duration: 25h 50m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Swakopmund, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Swakopmund. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Windhoek International Airport (WDH), walk to Windhoek Airport, take the shuttle to Swakopmund, then take the taxi to Swakopmund.

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